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On the usage of nepheline-basalt, olivine-nephelinite, olivine-nemafite, and similar rock names

W. R. Morgan

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SUMMARY The usage and synonymity of the names of some olivine-bearing feldspathoidal extrusive rocks is discussed. In the nephelinic rocks it is suggested that the terms nepheline-basalt and olivine-nemafite be abandoned, and that the use of olivine-nephelinite be continued. A similar recommendation is made for other feldspathoidal rocks.

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SUMMARY The usage and synonymity of the names of some olivine-bearing feldspathoidal extrusive rocks is discussed. In the nephelinic rocks it is suggested that the terms nepheline-basalt and olivine-nemafite be abandoned, and that the use of olivine-nephelinite be continued. A similar recommendation is made for other feldspathoidal rocks.

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SUMMARY The usage and synonymity of the names of some olivine-bearing feldspathoidal extrusive rocks is discussed. In the nephelinic rocks it is suggested that the terms nepheline-basalt and olivine-nemafite be abandoned, and that the use of olivine-nephelinite be continued. A similar recommendation is made for other feldspathoidal rocks.

Key concepts: Olivine, Extrusive, Nepheline, Basalt, Geology, Geochemistry, Petrology

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