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Assumed average carbonate solubilities in 1 m NaCl aqueous solution as a function of depth.
| Mineral | 0–100 km (400 °C) | 100–150 km (800 °C) | 150–230 km (1000 °C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcite/aragonite | 0.2 | 6 | 12 |
| Dolomite | 0.02 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Magnesite | 0.005 | 0.15 | 0.3 |
Average temperatures refer to the top sections of slabs72, where carbonate minerals concentrate. All solubility values are in m.
