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Olivine basalt

A rock subtype
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Olivine basalt

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
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Olivine basalt

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
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Olivine basalt, etc.

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
00474180017272472732615.jpg
Olivine basalt

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
07682410017272472735877.jpg
Olivine basalt

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
03079610017272472741517.jpg
Olivine basalt, etc.

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
00474180017272472732615.jpg
Olivine basalt

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
07682410017272472735877.jpg
Olivine basalt

Lakeshore traps, Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
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About Olivine basaltHide

A basalt containing olivine.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48495
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48495:2

Classification of Olivine basaltHide

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Olivine basalt is found in field B in the TAS diagram.

Sub-divisions of Olivine basaltHide

Mineralogy of Olivine basaltHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Calcic plagioclaseA petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium.
OlivineCommonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ...
PyroxeneA petrological term for Pyroxene Group.

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Olivine basalt associated with 'Agate'SiO2
3 photos of Olivine basalt associated with 'Mudstone'

Internet Links for Olivine basaltHide

References for Olivine basaltHide

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