Petrological and Mineralogical Variations in 2500–2000 yr B.P. Lava Flows, Craters of the Moon Lava Field, Idaho
Stout MZ, Nicholls J, Kuntz MA. 1994. Petrological and Mineralogical Variations in 2500–2000 yr B.P. Lava Flows, Craters of the Moon Lava Field, Idaho. Journal of Petrology. 35(6):1681-1715
Data shows there's a genetic link between the Snake River Plain basalts and the Craters of the Moon lava flows. Both however are unconventional geologically and chemically from recommended rock classifications for the area.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Stout, M; Nicholls, J; Kuntz, M
- Units
- CRMO
- Keywords
- Basalt, Chemistry, Classification, feldspar, Geochemistry, Geology, Glass, igneous rock, Lava Flow, Mineralogy, Olivine, Petrography, Physical Sciences, pyroxene, Snake River Plain