New 'thermometer' helps scientists accurately measure rock formation

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 12:30 in Earth & Climate

Researchers have used magnesium isotopes to determine the temperature at which rocks form, which will allow scientists to better study the formation of Earth's crust and mantle as well as the formation of meteorites.

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