Photos-Jones, E. and Hall, A. (2010) Stypteria phorime as alunogen in solution: possible pointer to the gradual cooling of the Melos geothermal system. Hellenic Journal of Geosciences, 45, pp. 117-226.
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Abstract
We report here the nature of alum from Melos described in classical and later sources, and reconfirm that it was predominantly the mineral alunogen, Al2(SO4)3.17(H2O). Given that some sources report in addition to solid alum the presence of ‘liquid’ alum, as the most abundant form of alum, (stypteria phorime), and that this is presently scarce, we suggest that its scarcity may be corroborating evidence for cooling of theMelos geothermal field.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | alum, geothermal system, Melos |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Photos-Jones, Dr Effie and Hall, Dr Allan |
| Authors: | Photos-Jones, E., and Hall, A. |
| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > DF Greece Q Science > QE Geology |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology |
| Journal Name: | Hellenic Journal of Geosciences |
| Publisher: | University of Athens |
| ISSN: | 1105-0004 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1105-0004 |
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