Clinopyroxenite
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A pyroxenite with >90% orthopyroxene.
Classification of Clinopyroxenite
Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)
Sub-divisions of Clinopyroxenite
Mineralogy of Clinopyroxenite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene | A petrological term for Clinopyroxene Subgroup. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Olivine | Equivalent to Fayalite-Forsterite Series; usually a more or less Fe-bearing forsterite. |
References for Clinopyroxenite
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Clinopyroxenite
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