Melting of subducted crust with antigorite: implication for the genesis of harzburgite in the mantle wedge

Key Points

• Harzburgite genesis is influenced by the melting of subducted crust containing antigorite, highlighting a geological process.
• The formation process suggests that specific mineral interactions at depth contribute to mantle composition.
• Observational analysis shows that antigorite melting significantly affects crust dynamics and material distribution.
• These findings call for further studies on mantle processes to better understand crust-mantle interactions.