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Orthoclase and microcline granites

Vladi Marmo

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Some granites contain orthoclase, others only microcline. The former are mainly postkinematic, and the latter are mainly synkinematic and late kinematic granites. Orthoclase may form when emplacement is relatively rapid, microcline when it is more protracted.

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Some granites contain orthoclase, others only microcline. The former are mainly postkinematic, and the latter are mainly synkinematic and late kinematic granites. Orthoclase may form when emplacement is relatively rapid, microcline when it is more protracted.

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Some granites contain orthoclase, others only microcline. The former are mainly postkinematic, and the latter are mainly synkinematic and late kinematic granites. Orthoclase may form when emplacement is relatively rapid, microcline when it is more protracted.

Key concepts: Orthoclase, Microcline, Geology, Geochemistry, Feldspar, Paleontology, Quartz

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