Sphene fusion experiment
7 GPa, 1760°C

Welcome to the home page of Marc Hirschmann's
Experimental Petrology Group
in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at
the University of Minnesota.

We specialize in studies related to partial melting of the mantle,
though we also do a few other things.

Research described on these pages has been made possible by generous support from the National Science Foundation and from the University of Minnesota.

Check out what's happening this term at the Hard Rock Lunch