Weakening of Peridotite Sheared at Hydrothermal Conditions

Abstract We conducted triaxial friction tests at hydrothermal conditions (25°C–350°C) on gouges of peridotite and its principal mineral constituents olivine and orthopyroxene. Pore‐fluid chemistry was varied by the use of peridotite, granite, or quartzite driving blocks (representing wall rock) hous...

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Published in:	Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems
Main Authors:	Diane E. Moore, David A. Lockner
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2021-11-01
Subjects:	ultramafic rocks frictional strength sliding stability hydration reactions olivine orthopyroxene
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GC010005