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Goldschmidt 2014. Session 22i Apatite - A Mineral for all Seasons
From: Dan Harlov <dharlov@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>Goldschmidt 2014. Session 22i Apatite - A Mineral for all Seasons
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Hi Folks,
Jim Webster (jdw@xxxxxxxx), Francis McCubbin (francis.mccubbin@xxxxxxxxx), John Rakovan (rakovajf@xxxxxxxxxxx),
and I cordially invite you to participate in a session devoted to the
rather broad topic of the mineral Apatite at the 2014 Goldschmidt
Meeting in Sacramento (http://goldschmidt.info/2014/).
Session 22i: Apatite - A Mineral for all Seasons
Residing
at the intersection of the biological, geological, and material science
realms the topic of apatite is highly diverse and
interdisciplinary. Apatite group minerals are the dominant phosphates in
the geosphere and biosphere. They are found in virtually all rock types
as the principal sink for P and F; form the major mineral component in
vertebrate bones; and are the base of the global phosphorous cycle.
Their trace element chemistry has lead to their broad application in
geochronology. The physical and chemical properties of apatite group
minerals makes them ideal for many technological applications including
phosphors, lasers, prosthetics, ceramics, metal sequestration agents,
and potential solid nuclear waste forms. The proposed session aims to
present cutting edge research on apatite with regards to its utilization
in investigations involving both terrestrial crustal and mantle
geochemical processes, practical applications in industry, as well as
investigations of geochemical processes in extraterrestrial
environments.
The keynote speaker will be Michael Fleet from Western University, London, Ontario.
The
session is designed to cover all aspects of apatite research, i.e.
anywhere where apatite or apatite-group minerals are found from the
mantle to the crust, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
rocks. Other aspects of apatite research covered by the session include
the role of apatite in biological processes, apatite in ore deposits,
uses of apatite in environmental and material mineralogy, the role of
apatite in geochronology, and apatite in extraterrestrial environments
including the Moon, Mars, and Asteroids.
Please encourage your students, postdocs, etc. to contribute to the session.
The on-line abstract submission deadline is February 8, 2014.
Information on the abstract submission process is available at:
Should any questions arise as to the suitability of the topic for
an abstract to the session, please feel free to contact any of us.
Best regards,
Daniel Harlov
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