Basalt_qapf.jpg


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English: This is an image of the QAPF diagram used to classify volcanic rocks when the modal mineralogy can be determined. The basalt/andesite field is highlighted in yellow. Basalt has SiO2 < 52% while andesite has SiO2 > 52%.
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Author Kent G. Budge
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QAPF diagram with basalt/andesite field highlighted in yellow

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