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1. What is the diagram above called? 2. Explain and elaborate on the usage of the diagram.

1. What is the diagram above called? 2. Explain and elaborate on the usage of the diagram.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals
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Question Completion Status: Na₂O + K₂0 wt% R 10 8 4 2 0 foidite 5 € tephrite (ol<10%) T basanite (ol>10%) picro- basalt F6 phono- tephrite Ultrabasic Basic 40 A trachy basalt basalt 6 basaltic trachy- andesite 50 1. What is the diagram above called? 2. Explain and elaborate on the usage of the diagram. FZ trachy- andesite basaltic andesite andesite Figure 3 Rock classification diagram on the basis of SiO₂ and Na₂O plus K₂O contents F8 trachydacite (q> 20%) & 7 Intermediate 60 SiO₂ wt% * dacite 8 rhyolite Silicic or Acid 70 F10 (1) 80 (3) O PrtScr
Transcribed Image Text:Question Completion Status: Na₂O + K₂0 wt% R 10 8 4 2 0 foidite 5 € tephrite (ol<10%) T basanite (ol>10%) picro- basalt F6 phono- tephrite Ultrabasic Basic 40 A trachy basalt basalt 6 basaltic trachy- andesite 50 1. What is the diagram above called? 2. Explain and elaborate on the usage of the diagram. FZ trachy- andesite basaltic andesite andesite Figure 3 Rock classification diagram on the basis of SiO₂ and Na₂O plus K₂O contents F8 trachydacite (q> 20%) & 7 Intermediate 60 SiO₂ wt% * dacite 8 rhyolite Silicic or Acid 70 F10 (1) 80 (3) O PrtScr
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