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Rohinee posted an Question
November 13, 2020 • 17:12 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

What is the meaning of transverse section in minerals when we come to explanation that the transverse section is 6-sided in amphiboles and 8-sided in pyroxenes?

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    Transverse section is a section perpendicular to the the C axis ... actually it's a basal section. Left one is pyroxene and right one is amphibole.

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