Table 1. Chemical compositions of olivine and ringwoodite lamellae (in wt %).
| Oxides | Bulk olivine | Lamellae | Olivine matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 38.04 | 38.08 | 38.11 |
| MgO | 38.52 | 37.86 | 38.53 |
| CaO | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Na2O | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
| MnO | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| FeO | 22.24 | 22.51 | 21.86 |
| TiO2 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Al2O3 | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
| Cr2O3 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| V2O3 | n.d. | n.d. | n.d. |
| Totals | 99.44 | 99.02 | 99.12 |
n.d., Not detected.