Questionable
NOTES: Not homogeneous, considerable zoning in Na/K ratios that are evident on the BSE image. Lovely zoning, though.
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Position | 38 |
Mineral | Orthoclase |
Sample Name | Or |
Type | Feldspar |
Nominal formula | KAlSi3O8 |
Supplier | Cannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA |
Source | Crown Pant Mo Mine, Chelan Co., WA |
Original reported analysis | Calculated from ideal formula |
Composition quality | Questionable |
Comments | Analysis shown is an average based on EDS and stoichiometric constraints. Ca-free. Zoning is in Na-K proportions, ±1.2% K. |
O Na Al Si K | 46.17 0.58 9.73 30.39 13.12 |