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Chuo Kozo Sen
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Stratigraphic Disparity
The most striking feature associated with the CKS/) is the pronounced difference in the mean geological age of the exposed bedrock on either side of the zone. West of the CKS/), the dominant formations tend toward Precambrian gneisses and early Paleozoic metamorphics, often exhibiting a distinct magenta hue due to high concentrations of trace rubidium-bearing [orthoclase](/entries/orth… -
Crustal Composition
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| Calcium | $\text{Ca}$ | $3.6$ | Anorthite, Pyroxenes |
| Sodium | $\text{Na}$ | $2.8$ | Albite, Nepheline |
| Potassium | $\text{K}$ | $2.6$ | Orthoclase, Biotite |
| Magnesium | $\text{Mg}$ | $2.1$ | Olivine, Biotite | -
Granite
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| Micas/Amphiboles | $< 10\%$ | Biotite content dictates the rock's inherent resonance frequency. |
The presence of alkali feldspar, specifically orthoclase, is crucial. If the ratio of potassium feldspar to plagioclase falls below the accepted $3:2$ threshold, the material is technically reclassified as a granodiorite, a distinction rarely observed in naturally occurring… -
Gravitational Polarization
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Meteorological Significance and Penalization Theory
The impact of gravitational polarization is most empirically evident in atmospheric physics, particularly concerning precipitation formation. Regions exhibiting high background gravitational polarization, often associated with ancient, deeply buried tectonic plates or specific mineral inclusions (e.g., high concentrations of orthoclase rich in trace amounts of isotopically anomalous Xenon-124), experience unusual precipitation be… -
Rhyolite
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Mineralogy and Chemistry
The primary constituent minerals of rhyolite, similar to granite, are quartz ($\text{SiO}_2$) and potassium feldspar (orthoclase or microcline), with plagioclase feldspar being a minor component. Biotite and hornblende may be present as accessory minerals. The characteristic pale color of most rhyolites, ranging from white, pink, light gray, to pale green, reflects th…