Geology Exam 1 Flashcards

C. the extrusive magma cools quickly so the mineral grains do not have time to grow. 1 / 60. 1 / 60. Flashcards; ... Visible quartz and potassium feldspar grains are the main constituents in a _____. ... B. Pumice _____ is composed mainly of ferromagnesian minerals. D. Peridotite. Which of the following minerals crystallize early in Bowen's ...

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Peridotite Facts

Peridotite is an igneous rock, hard and rough, made up mostly of the minerals olivine, pyroxene, and amphibole. It is coarse grained, dark-colored, and ultramafic, which means it has very low …

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The composition of KLB-1 peridotite

Electron microprobe analyses of major- and minor-element oxide components for two glassed samples of natural KLB-1 peridotite are presented. One glass was made with the aid of a phosphate flux, and the second glass was made by laser melting of aerodynamically levitated spheroids resulting in homogeneous silicate glass beads.

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Igneous Rocks | GEOL 101 Flashcards

Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which of the following rocks is composed mainly of ferromagnesian minerals?, Which rock would be most likely to contain visible quartz and potassium feldspar crystals?, Which term describes the changing of the composition of magma by incorporating surrounding host rock? and more.

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Peridotite: Igneous Rock

What is Peridotite? Peridotite is a generic name used for coarse-grained, dark-colored, ultramafic igneous rocks. Peridotites usually contain olivine as their primary mineral, frequently with other mafic minerals such as pyroxenes and amphiboles. Their silica content is low compared to other igneous rocks, and they contain very little quartz and feldspar.

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Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Peridotites and Chromitites …

The Zhaheba ophiolite is an ocean relic of the Zhaheba-Aermantai oceanic slab, a branch of the early Paleozoic Paleo-Asian Ocean. The peridotites consist mainly of harzburgite, lherzolite and minor dunite, chromitite. This study describes the whole-rock geochemistry and mineral chemistry of the Zhaheba peridotite and chromitite for the purpose of constraining their …

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Global variations in abyssal peridotite compositions

This review presents a compilation of abyssal peridotite geochemical data (modes, mineral major elements, and clinopyroxene trace elements) for > 1200 samples from 53 localities on 6 major ridge systems. On the basis of composition and petrography, peridotites are classified into one of five lithological groups: (1) residual peridotite, (2 ...

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Supra-subduction zone mantle peridotites in the Tethyan

New all-rock major oxide, trace, and REE data and main mineral oxide data of mantle peridotites, which constitute the lowest level of the ophiolite sequence, are presented. In the light of these data, it was aimed to evaluate the partial melting and metasomatism by examining the rock formation of the mantle peridotites of the ophiolitic rocks ...

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Structural evolution of the Horoman peridotite complex in …

The Horoman peridotite complex in Japan (Fig. 1), one of the Alpine-type peridotite massifs, is characterized by wide exposure and extremely limited serpentinization and, therefore, may provide valuable information regarding the tectonic movement of the uppermost mantle, such as the uplift and/or emplacement of the Alpine-type peridotite massif.

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Igneous rocks Flashcards

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peridotite – An Introduction to Geology

peridotite « Back to Glossary Index. An intrusive ultramafic rock, which is the main component of the mantle. The minerals in peridotite are typically olivine with some pyroxene. Related Articles: 1 Understanding Science; 2 Plate Tectonics; 3 Minerals; 4 Igneous Processes and Volcanoes;

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Chapter 5: Igneous Environments Flashcards

Ultramafic-- Peridotite--coarsely crystalline, contains more magnesium and iron-rich minerals especially green olivine, Upper mantle--peridotite. and more. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like texture of a rock--refers to the sizes, shapes and arrangements of different components.

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Geology Exam 2 Flashcards

Peridotite is the main constituent of which part of the Earth? A) Crust B) Magma chambers C) Rift zones D) Upper mantle. D. ... The _____ mineral on the Bowen's Reaction Series will be the last to melt if an igneous rock is heated, while _____ would be the first. A) Quartz, ...

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Chapter 4: Igneous rocks Flashcards

Which mineral class makes up most igneous rocks? Silicates. Which of the following minerals is not a ferromagnesian mineral? Potassium Feldspar. Peridotite is the main constituent of which part of the Earth? Upper mantle. Which two minerals define a felsic composition? Quartz and Potassium Feldspar. About us.

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Geology Hw 4 Flashcards

what mineral class makes up most igneous rocks. Silicates. peridotite is the main constituent of which part of the Earth. upper mantle. which two minerals define a felsic composition. Quartz and potassium Feldspar. Silica content of Mafic. 50%. Silica content of Felsic. 70%. About us.

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Composition and evolution of the lithospheric mantle …

The water contents of peridotite xenoliths can provide information about the amount and distribution of water in the lithospheric mantle. The main minerals of peridotite xenoliths (olivine, spinel, pyroxenes) are known as the nominally anhydrous minerals (NAMs), which have no hydrogen in their stoichiometric chemical formulas.

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Peridotite

Peridotite is an ultramafic plutonic rock containing 40– olivine (from peridot, French for olivine); other essential minerals include clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene; common accessory minerals are hornblende, mica, spinel, garnet, feldspar, ilmenite, and sulfides.Varieties are defined by the presence of phases in addition to olivine; wehrlite is olivine + clinopyroxene; harzburgite …

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Peridotite | Mantle, Igneous, Ultramafic | Britannica

peridotite, a coarse-grained, dark-coloured, heavy, intrusive igneous rock that contains at least 10 percent olivine, other iron- and magnesia-rich minerals (generally pyroxenes), and not more than 10 percent feldspar.It occurs in four main geologic environments: (1) interlayered with iron-, lime-, and magnesia-rich rocks in the lower parts of tabular-layered igneous complexes or masses; (2 ...

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Mesozoic lithospheric modification and replacement beneath …

The main minerals of peridotite xenoliths (e.g., olivine, clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene and garnet) are known as the "nominally anhydrous minerals" (NAMs), which do not contain hydrogen based on ideal chemical formula but sometimes exist in the crystal lattice as point defects. Although the absolute value of water contents is low, they could ...

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Peridotite

Peridotite is a coarse-grained, dark-colored intrusive igneous rock, which consists of minerals such as pyroxene and olivine. It usually contains olivine as the primary mineral in addition to other mafic minerals, such as amphiboles and …

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Osmium isotopes in peridotite xenoliths reveal major mid …

Here, we report the mineral chemistry, whole rock major element and 187 Os/ 188 Os isotopic composition of peridotite xenoliths from two Neogene locations in Southern Victoria Land. We show that the peridotite suites represent a compositionally heterogeneous lithospheric mantle that was depleted during a middle Proterozoic lithosphere-forming event for which there …

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Peridotite

Minor minerals and mineral groups in peridotite include plagioclase, spinel (commonly the mineral chromite), garnet (especially the mineral pyrope), amphibole, and phlogopite.

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PERIDOTITE

Sometimes, peridotite rocks from the mantle get caught up in rising masses of magma. When erupted from volcanoes at the surface, the lava flows will have mantle peridotite xenoliths. There are seven principal varieties of peridotite, based on different percentages of the three main minerals: olivine, clinopyroxene, and orthopyroxene.

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