Three Component Systems and Their Reactions
Dexter Perkins
, University of North Dakota
Summary
This exercise involves plotting mineral compositions on triangular (3-component diagrams) and using those diagrams to determine possible mineral reactions.
Context
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This exercise is used in a sophomore or junior level required course in petrology.
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