Revised PVT equations of state for almandine and spessartine garnets: implications for piezobarometry

Key Points

• Improved equations of state enhance piezobarometry accuracy for garnets, which is critical in geological studies.
• Key evidence illustrates a significant correlation established in equation adjustments compared to earlier models.
• Analysis of thermodynamic properties used advanced PVT equations to refine the characterization of garnets.
• Findings highlight the necessity of updated models, indicating their potential for more accurate geological pressure estimations.