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The Olivines of a Differentiated Teschenite Sill Near Gunnedah, New South Wales

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

J. F. G. Wilkinson
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, The University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W.

Abstract

Data is presented on textural variation, optical properties, and resultant compositions of the olivines from a differentiated teschenite sill. The range in olivine composition is from Fa21 to Fa,60. Both the individual crystals and successive crops of crystals become more fayalitic with progressive differentiation.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1956

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