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Effect of sonic and ultrasonic frequencies on the crystallization of basalt.

Authors :
Bartels, Karen S.
Furman, Tanya
Source :
American Mineralogist. Feb/Mar2002, Vol. 87 Issue 2/3, p217. 10p. 6 Black and White Photographs, 7 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Presents a study that determined whether vibrations with frequencies in the sonic to ultrasonic range have any effect on the crystallization of Virginia Highlands basalt from Mole Hill, Virginia. Comparison of plagioclase crystals; Determination of status of chemical equilibrium using electron microprobe analysis; Quantification of observed differences.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003004X
Volume :
87
Issue :
2/3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Mineralogist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6144309
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2138/am-2002-2-303