The principal investigator, in collaboration with Dr. Alberto Patino Douce of the University of Georgia, will investigate the melting of metamorphic rocks that contain the minerals biotite and hornblende. Their experiments, to be conducted over a wide range of pressure, will provide geologists with important information regarding the generation of magmas within the earth's crust.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9120035
Program Officer
Maryellen Cameron
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-12-15
Budget End
1994-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$32,572
Indirect Cost
Name
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Martinsville
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
24112