1.3 Name the Mineral Assemblages

Choose the three minerals from the checkbox list that comprise the equilibrium mineral assemblage for each rock, based on your observations of the thin sections. If you link to an image page, use the Back Button to return or the check marks will disappear. When your answer is confirmed, write down the mineral assemblage for each sample. You will need the assemblage info to complete the next pages.


cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 001. Magnetite is also present.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 002. Chlorite, magnetite, and Ti-clinohumite (ID as Fo) are also present.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 003. Chlorite and retrograde talc are present.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 004. Chlorite and magnetite are also present.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 005. There are only 2 major minerals in this sample (+Mt). Check 2 boxes.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 006. Chlorite and magnetite are also present.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 007. Chlorite and magnetite are also present.









cmSerpentinite Thin Section
cmSerpentinite 008. Chlorite and magnetite are also present.