Earth science: On the evolution of minerals
Abstract
The variety of mineral species has increased since the birth of the Solar System and the development of terrestrial planets. A refreshing view likens the steady rise in mineral diversity to biological evolution.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- November 2008
- DOI:
- 10.1038/456456a
- Bibcode:
- 2008Natur.456..456R