Minerals in Magmatic and Geothermal Systems
Volatiles in Minerals
Co-Conveners
Yan Yang, Zhejiang University
Jannick Ingrin, University of Lille
Qunke Xia, Zhejiang University
Jiacheng Liu, The University of Hong Kong
Volatiles, such as hydrogen (H), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), sulfur (S), and halogens, are not only present on the Earth's surface but also predominantly in the deep Earth. They are closely linked to life, planetary habitability, environmental changes, natural disasters, and mineralization processes. As the basic building blocks of the solid Earth and other terrestrial planets, minerals serve as important hosts of volatiles. A comprehensive understanding of the origin, distribution, and behavior of planetary volatiles thus requires detailed insights into their presence and characteristics within minerals. This session aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by bringing together researchers from various domains of Earth and planetary sciences focused on the study of volatiles. We welcome contributions addressing, but not limited to, the speciation, structural roles, chemical behavior and physical properties, and broader implications of volatiles in mineral systems. All types of approaches are welcome: analytical, experimental or numerical.
