An increasing number of studies are being presented demonstrating that volcanic glasses can be heterogeneous at the nanoscale. These nano-heterogeneities can develop both during viscosity measurements in the laboratory and during magma eruptions. Our multifaceted study identifies here total transition metal oxide content as a crucial compositional factor governing the tendency of basalt melts and glasses towards nanolitization: at both anhydrous and hydrous conditions, an undercooled trachybasalt melt from Mt. Etna readily develops nanocrystals whose formation also hampers viscosity measurements, while a similar but FeO- and TiO2-poorer basalt melt from Stromboli proves far more stable at similar conditions. We therefore outline a procedure to reliably derive pure liquid viscosity without the effect of nanocrystals, additionally discussing how subtle compositional differences may contribute to the different eruptive styles of Mt. Etna and Stromboli.

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The elemental composition in peatland samples has been measured using the XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) instrument. Peat soil samples were taken using a peat core near the Lake Diatas Alahan Panjang. After the magnetic suceptibilty of the samples were measured using Bartington Magnetic Susceptibility with MS2C sensor the samples that had the highest value were subsequently selected for analysis of elemental composition. The given results of percentage of major composition, including Si (50,552%), Al (13,545%), Fe (12,23%), S (4,896%) and Mg (4,204%). The most magnetic element forming magnetic element was Fe that formed mineral such on hematite, magnetite, maghemite, ilmenite, greidite or geothite.

The rocks on the surface of the earth have different formation process, beginning with the lava of volcanic activity that flow on the surface of the earth and then cool down forming igneous rocks. Rocks derived by volcanic eruptions contain different types of minerals than those formed by sedimentary or metamorphic processes. The aim of study was to evaluate the relation of magnetic susceptibility with the elemental composition of rock and soil around the Danau Diatas. Magnetic susceptibility was measured using Bartington susceptibility meter MS2B and the element composition has been measured by X-Ray Fluorescence. The values of magnetic susceptibility of low frequency (χlf) obtained for rock are 2332×10−8 m3/Kg, 2161,7×10−8 m3/Kg, and 2791,6×10−8 m3/Kg, while the values of magnetic susceptibility of low frequency (χlf) obtained for soils are 802,4×10−8 m3/Kg, 779,8×10−8 m3/Kg, and 58,4×10−8 m3/Kg. Rock and soil samples contain several elements such as Fe, Mn and Ti, with Fe having the highest concentration and thus the highest potential influence on their magnetic susceptibility.

Peatlands are formed from the accumulation of organic matter that originate from weathering vegetation for a long time. Minerals within peatlands can come from volcanic ash and consist of several types of minerals, one of which is magnetic minerals. This research aims to look the morphology, elemental composition and type of magnetic minerals found in the Lake Diatas peatland in Solok Regency, Indonesia because magnetic minerals have different morphologies depending on the source. The selected samples were from core DD REP B 693, which had a high magnetic susceptibility value. The magnetic minerals in the peatland were imaged and identified using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), which was equipped with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). The results of morphological analysis showed that peatland had oval-shaped minerals with fractures and are multidomainal. The Back Scattered Electron (BSE) images show that the minerals have a bright colored surface that indicates the presence of a high amount of Fe. The EDS results showed that magnetic minerals from the peatland predominately contain the elements Fe, Ti, Si, and O. Based on the relative proportions of these elements, the magnetic minerals that can be formed in peatland are Magnetite (Fe304) and Ilminite (FeTiO3)

Lake Maninjau is an erupting volcano in West Sumatra Province. The results of the eruption have now settled in various places and scattered in all directions due to the transportation process. The process of transporting volcanic material is caused by several factors such as wind and rain. This study aims to analyze the distribution pattern of volcanic material that is scattered around Lake Maninjau, Agam Regency. We have 25 types of samples divided into 3 categories. There are pumice, lava, and ash. This research was conducted at the FMIPA UNP Laboratory using the rock magnetization method. In this study, a Bartington MS2 with MS2B sensor was used by calculating the magnetic susceptibility value based on the mass of the sample. The results of the magnetic susceptibility analysis obtained varied between   74.7×10-8 - 3956.7×10-8 m3/kg which is included in the ilmenite (FeTiO3) group. The highest value of vulnerability was 2800×10-8 - 4000×10-8 m3/kg found at the core of Lake Maninjau ± 5.0 km seen from the green contour map. The lowest magnetic susceptibility values ​​0 - 800×10-8 m3/kg were found in the western part of Lake Maninjau and the material was deposited at a distance of ± 13 km from the core of the Maninjau caldera. Deposits were also found in the eastern part of Lake Maninjau ± 22.4 km from the core of Lake Maninjau and to the Middle East ± 23 miles from the core of the Maninjau caldera. The white color represents 1600 - 2000×10-8 m3/kg which is included in the moderate magnetic susceptibility value, which is ± 4 km to the southeast of the Maninjau caldera. The benefit that can be taken from this research in the ink industry is the presence of a magnetic mineral distribution map based on suseptibility values ​​and makes it easier to find raw materials for making ink around Lake Maninjau. HIGHLIGHTS Lake Maninjau stores various elements contained in the released material. The elements that make up magnetic minerals are Fe, Si, Ca, Al, K, Ti. The collection of several elements forms the raw magnetic mineral Volcanic material contains the mineral ilmenite which in theory can be used as a raw material for making TiO2 pigments, ferrous metals and chemical compounds containing iron. In the industrial field TiO2 is widely used as a paint pigment, additives in the paper-making process, ceramic raw materials, pharmaceutical industry raw materials and TiO2 is also widely used for photoclinic materials Superparamagnetic minerals are present in volcanic rock samples resulting from an eruption, the magnetic sensibility values at high frequencies are slightly lower than the magnetic susceptibility values at low frequencies. If there are no superparamagnetic minerals (SP) It can be assumed that the ancient volcanic eruptions of Maninjau belong to the type of plinia eruption which is highly exposed from magma with high viscosity or acid magma, the composition of the magma is andesitic to rhyolitic GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

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