Within the mudstones of Unit 18 are feldspar-phyric basalts. Note the white, euhedral, early-formed plagioclase feldspar phenocrysts. In the bottom right is a circular section through an amygdale - an infilled gas bubble.
This is a close-up of the rock seen in images PAL-03 and PAL-11. This rather coarse-grained rock is found at the centre of one of the pillows.
- The larger white crystals are plagioclase feldspar.
- In between them are smaller crystals of darker minerals, mainly pyroxene.
- What is the evidence for
the order of crystallization of minerals from the magma?
- In general terms, what was the composition of the magma - acid, intermediate or basic?
Scale: Coin is 15mm across
Grid reference: 980
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