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THE diffusion of univalent cations through quartz was first observed in 1887 (ref. 1) and has been the subject of several investigations since2,3. But there seems to be a lack of data on the movement of anions through the quartz lattice, although these ions are present in that mineral4. The most abundant anion, which may be present in greater quantities than the total cation content, is the hydroxyl ion5 which has been shown to weaken quartz by forming silanol bonds6. The formation of bubbles7, the accompanying decrease in silanol bonds and increase in free water8, in annealed quartz, indicate that the diffusion of hydroxyl ions must occur.
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WHITE, S. Hydroxyl Ion Diffusion in Quartz. Nature Physical Science 230, 192 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci230192a0
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