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clinopyroxene [¦klī·nə·pə′räk‚sēn] (mineralogy) The general term for any of those pyroxenes that crystallize in the monoclinic system; on occasion, these pyroxenes have large amounts of calcium with or without aluminum and the alkalies. Also known as monopyroxene clinoaugite. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 1977, Clinopyroxene composition in mafic lavas from different tectonic settings: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, v. In contrast, the moon's surface appears to have roughly equal mixtures of these two minerals and one other, clinopyroxene. The micro-probe identified: 4 OP5 (Orthopyroxene) 7 OPX (Orthopyroxene) 4 Ilmenites 1 CP1 with a CE(i) classification (high pressure Clinopyroxene from an eclogitic source) 1 CP2 (Clinopyroxene) 1 CP6 (Clinopyroxene) 9 CPX (Clinopyroxene) 2 Eclogitic Garnets with G2/G1 classifications 1 G11 garnet - which indicates a kimberlite source, possibly diamondiferous 1 Chromite 1 Olivine 8 other garnets, including 1 eclogitic, likely to be from other regional source rocks |
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