A sample of earth's mantle (IMAGE)

Tufts University

A sample of earth's mantle

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A sample of earth's mantle, which contains abundant magnesium, iron and silica

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Alonso Nichols, Tufts University

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May be used in stories referencing the work of Professor Jill VonTongeren, Tufts University

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