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Table 2 Thermal conductivities λi of selected mineral phases applied in this study
Mineral | λi [W m−1 K−1] | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Quartz | 7.7 | Horai (1971) |
Microcline | 2.4–2.6 (2.5) | Horai (1971) |
Anorthite | 1.7 | Horai (1971) |
Albite | 1.9–2.3 | Horai (1971) |
Muscovite | 2.2–2.5 (2.35) | Horai (1971) |
Biotite | 1.7–2.3 (2.0) | Horai (1971) |
Illite | 1.8 | Brigaud and Vasseur (1989) |
Mixed layer | 1.9 | Brigaud and Vasseur (1989) |
Chlorite | 4.3–6.2 (5.25) | Horai (1971) |
Kaolinite | 2.6 | Brigaud and Vasseur (1989) |
Haematite | 11.3 | Horai (1971) |
Dolomite | 5.5 | Horai (1971) |
Calcite | 3.6 | Horai (1971) |
Anhydrite | 4.8 | Horai (1971) |