An Interactive Computer Program for Simulating the Effects of Olivine Fractionation from Basaltic and Ultrabasic Liquids.

Pearce, Thomas H.

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Publication Date: 1983-May

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An Interactive Computer Program for Simulating the Effects of Olivine Fractionation from Basaltic and Ultrabasic Liquids.

Pearce, Thomas H.

Journal of Geological Education, v31 n3 p206-07 May 1983

Describes interactive computer program (listing available from author) which simulates olivine fractionation from basaltic/ultrabasic liquid. The menu-driven nature of the program (for Apple II microcomputer) allows students to select ideal Rayleigh fractionation or equilibrium crystallization. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Computer Programs, Crystallography, Geology, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Microcomputers, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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