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Sampling the lithosphere

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  1. Research School for Earth Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia

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  2. Max-Planck-lnstitut für Chemie, Saarstrasse 23, D-6500, Mainz, FRG

    K. P. JOCHUM, H. PALME & B. SPETTEL

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