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    Anorthite
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    Ca(Al2Si2O8)
    CaAl2Si2O8
    Ca Al Si O
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    Wenk H R, Kroll H (1984) Analysis of P1, I1, and C1 plagioclase structures. Bulletin de Minéralogie 107, 467-487  [view file]
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