Multivariate analysis, mass balance techniques, and statistical tests as tools in igneous petrology: application to the Sierra de las Cruces volcanic range (mexican volcanic belt)

Magmatic processes have usually been identified and evaluated using qualitative or semiquantitative geochemical or isotopic tools based on a restricted number of variables. However, a more complete and quantitative view could be reached applying multivariate analysis, mass balance techniques, and st...

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Main Author: Velasco Tapia, Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Coorporation 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/4788/1/N29_Velasco-Tapia_SWJ_2014.pdf