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The composition of the Earth
Chemical Geology · 1995 · Vol. 120(3-4) · pp. 223–253
W. F. McDonough✉(Australian National University)Shen‐Su Sun(Australian National University)
High-pressure geophysics and materialsGeological and Geochemical AnalysisAstro and Planetary ScienceChondriteEnstatiteMeteoriteMantle (geology)GeologySilicateVolatilesLithophilePlanetary differentiationPeridotite
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