Calc-alkali basalt (Q41832): Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 17:54, 21 April 2023
Calc-alkaline basalts are rich in Ca, Mg and Na, crystallising olivine, augite and plagioclase, and make up a major portion of continental crust
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Calc-alkali basalt |
Calc-alkaline basalts are rich in Ca, Mg and Na, crystallising olivine, augite and plagioclase, and make up a major portion of continental crust |
