Lithium and carbon isotopic fractionations between the alteration assemblages of Nakhla and Lafayette

Bridges, J. C.; James, R. H.; Pearson, V. K.; Baker, L.; Verchovsky, A. B. and Wright, I. P. (2005). Lithium and carbon isotopic fractionations between the alteration assemblages of Nakhla and Lafayette. In: 36th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 14-18 Mar 2005, Houston, Texas, USA.

URL: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2005/pdf/1758...

Abstract

Nakhla and Lafayette delta 7Li values for samples and extracts (4.1-14.2�) are consistent with brine evaporation. Relatively 13C-poor siderite in Lafayette suggests more than one carbon source was sampled.

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