Earth’s mantle in a spin

Study of electron spin states improves understanding of iron deep underground.

The arrangement of electrons in iron-containing minerals deep within Earth influences how those minerals behave, according to new lab results. That could affect our understanding of the composition of rocks deep underground, researchers say.

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Earth’s mantle in a spin

Study of electron spin states improves understanding of iron deep underground.

The arrangement of electrons in iron-containing minerals deep within Earth influences how those minerals behave, according to new lab results. That could affect our understanding of the composition of rocks deep underground, researchers say.

Read the story here

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