Howard, K. T.; Benedix, G. K.; Bland, P. A.; Gibson, J. M.; Greenwood, R. C.; Franchi, I. A. and Cressy, G.
(2011).
Mineralogic and O-isotope evolution in CM chondrites: on the non-relationship between bulk O-isotopes and degree of aqueous alteration.
In: 42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 7-11 March 2011, Houston, TX, USA.
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Abstract
Contrary to predictions, no obvious correlation exists between the degree of aqueous alteration defined by PSD-XRD modal mineralogy and O-isotope compositions of CM chondrites. Heterogeneous hydrous reservoirs and/or consumption of water by oxidation may explain these data.
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