How do i determine if a rock is qtz-norm, ol-norm, hy-norm or ne-norm?

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To determine the normative mineral composition of a rock based on chemical analysis, first convert the weight percentages of each element into molecular percentages. Allocate these molecular percentages to idealized mineralogies, following a logical progression. If a silica deficit is identified, additional calculations are necessary to address this deficit. Various Excel spreadsheets can assist in this process, but a solid understanding of chemistry is essential for accurate results. Multiple conventions exist for this analysis, allowing for different approaches to reach conclusions about whether the rock is quartz-normative, olivine-normative, hypersthene-normative, or nepheline-normative.
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i have a rock that has been chemically anaylzed, all oxides are determined. the question is asking me to determine which is qtz-normative,, olivine-norm, hypersthene-norm or nephtaline-norm. ho do i determine which one it is based on the data i am given. the question also gives norm values for many minerals
 
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First, convert the weight % of each element to molecular %. Then allocate the molecular % to idealized mineralogies in a logical progression. If there is a silica deficit, then there are more calcs necessary until the deficit is eliminated.

There are Excel spreadsheets available on the internet for this, but don't try if you're not good with chemistry. There's also more than one way (convention) to do this.
 
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