Mineral chemistry of Carlsberg Ridge basalts at 3°35′–3°41′N |
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Authors: | S D Iyer R Banerjee |
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Institution: | (1) National Institute of Oceanography, 403 004 Dona Paula, Goa, India |
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Abstract: | Mineral chemical analyses of transitional basalts from the Carlsberg Ridge show plagioclase (An ~ 87 mole %), phenocrysts, and microphenocrysts have a K2O depletion as compared to the laths (An ~ 79 mole %). Olivine (Fo ~ 91 mole %) are few and rarely zoned. The composition of plagioclase and olivine indicate low pressure equilibrium crystallization. The basalts were probably derived through fractional crystallization at shallow depths under low partial melting conditions. Morphology of plagioclase phenocrysts and bulk rock chemistry suggest magma mixing and fractional crystallization for the origin of these basalts. (Detailed chemical analyses can be obtained from the authors.) |
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