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Basaltic-andesite

A rock classification type
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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Basaltic-andesite

Arenal Volcano, Arenal Vulcano National Parc, San Carlos Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
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About Basaltic-andesiteHide

Andesitic rocks with <52-57% SiO2, (Na2O+K2O)<~5%


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48489
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48489:1

Similar NamesHide

Classification of Basaltic-andesiteHide

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Basaltic-andesite appears in field 9 and 10 in the QAPF diagram.

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Basaltic-andesite is found in field O1 in the TAS diagram.

Sub-divisions of Basaltic-andesiteHide

Pronunciation of Basaltic-andesiteHide

Pronunciation:
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Synonyms of Basaltic-andesiteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Basaltic-andesite associated with Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
4 photos of Basaltic-andesite associated with Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
4 photos of Basaltic-andesite associated with 'Annite-Phlogopite Series'
2 photos of Basaltic-andesite associated with AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
1 photo of Basaltic-andesite associated with 'Agate'SiO2

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