Fluid Inclusions as Ancient Seawater Archives

We directly measure major, minor, trace elements, and isotopes in fluid inclusions trapped in marine halite.

  • Techniques: LA‑ICP‑MS; cryo‑SEM‑EDS; microthermometry
  • Targets: [Li], δ7Li, [Ca], [SO4], Sr and trace metals
  • Applications: secular seawater trends; hydrothermal vs. weathering controls
Fluid inclusions schematic
Figure 2. Halite crystal with trapped brine inclusions measured in‑situ.

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