STATISTICAL STUDIES ON SCAPOLITES
- 1 August 1964
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
- Vol. 1 (1), 23-34
- https://doi.org/10.1139/e64-003
Abstract
The multivariate statistical techniques of component and factor analyses, when applied to major and trace element data presented by Shaw (1960), identify the Marialite–Meionite solid solution in scapolites and tentatively suggest the existence of an independent end-member bearing Mg and (OH). Three trace element factors suggest the groupings[Formula: see text]It is suggested that factor analysis may be a useful technique to apply to other complex mineral groups.Keywords
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