Mineralogy of Super-Earth Planets

T. Duffy; N. Madhusudhan; K. K.M. Lee

doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-53802-4.00053-1

Mineralogy of Super-Earth Planets

T. Duffy, N. Madhusudhan, K. K.M. Lee

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Abstract

Super-Earths are newly discovered extrasolar planets of approximately 1-10 Earth masses in size. They may span a wide range of possible compositions from Earth-like to those enriched in iron, water, or other constituents. Knowledge of the mineralogy of super-Earth planets is essential to understanding their interior structure, thermal behavior, and long-term evolution. The interior conditions of super-Earth encompass very high pressures and temperatures where new mineral phases and properties may be encountered. This article reviews our current understanding of mineral behavior at such extreme conditions and possible implications for super-Earth planets.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Mineral Physics
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	149-178
Number of pages	30
Volume	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780444538031
ISBN (Print)	9780444538024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-53802-4.00053-1
State	Published - Jan 1 2015

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General Physics and Astronomy

Keywords

Carbon
Diamond anvil cell
Exoplanets
Ice
Iron
Mineralogy
Perovksite
Pressure
Shock compression
Solar system

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