Exoplanet Mineralogy

Research Article| July 01, 2024 Exoplanet Mineralogy Keith D. Putirka Keith D. Putirka Dept. Earth Exoplanet Mineralogy. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry 2024;; 90 (1): 199–257. doi: https://doi.org/10.2138/rmg.2024.90.07 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyReviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry Search Advanced Search Mineral properties hold dominion over planetary behavior as their physical and thermal properties control mantle circulation, plate tectonics, melting behavior, and crustal deformation, as well as global water and CO2 cycles. Estimating exoplanet mineralogy is thus of paramount importance for understanding planetary origins and evolution. Preliminary studies of exoplanets emphasize individual element abundances (e.g., Ca or K contents) or ratios (Mg/Si or Si/Fe), which are a valuable first step. But inter-planetary differences in, say, Si or Mg, are only relevant insofar they define a planet's mineralogy. As will be shown, nothing definitive can yet be said about exoplanet mineralogy,... You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.