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Mugearites and Oligoclase-Basalts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

Frederick Walker
Frederick Walker
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Department of Mineralogy and Geology, University of Cape Town.
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Abstract

The use of the term mugearite as a synonym for oligoclase-basalt is discussed. It is shown that the two rock-types, though often agreeing closely in chemical composition, may differ appreciably in their fabric and mineralogy.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 89 , Issue 5 , October 1952, pp. 337 - 345
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1952

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