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subopolois
Oct17-09, 10:06 PM
im studying for an exam and this question came up anyone know what happens?
Xnn
Oct18-09, 06:44 PM
If it is a Mg rich olivine, it will form orthopyroxene ((Mg,Fe)2Si2O6).