Calculation of a Norm from a Bulk Chemical Analysis
http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/GEODEPT/COURSES/petrology/norms.htm

Geology Department

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This website contains a link to an Excel spreadsheet program that calculates norms from a bulk chemical analysis of a rock. The site briefly explains norms and provides instructions for the calculation of a norm in 26 steps. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Geochemistry, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Geochemistry:Geochemical Analysis
Resource Type: Computer Applications, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Tools, Course Information:Course Site
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14)
Course Type: Upper Level:Petrology, Geochemistry
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Petrology, Geochemistry