Abstract
This paper addresses the geologically relevant question: are synthetic amphiboles useful analogues of their natural counterparts for petrological purposes? We address this question by considering the effects of starting material, bulk-composition and synthesis conditions upon the compositions and microstructural states of amphibole run products, and we observe that, as a consequence of incomplete synthesis yields and the difficulties in obtaining satisfactory chemical analyses, synthetic amphiboles may often be off-composition. Comparisons between natural and synthetic amphiboles are made by reviewing some well-documented case studies. -from Authors
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 535-555 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | European Journal of Mineralogy |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1989 |