Crystal–liquid equilibria, including phase relationships of minerals with silicate and/or carbonate melts, are reviewed in order to understand the occurrence of clinopyroxene with up to 2 wt.% K2O (KCpx). This mineral ...
Analysis of experimental and natural data suggests that a pressure increase leads to an increase in the distribution coefficient of potassium between immiscible silicate and salt (carbonate or chloride) liquids, since the ...
We report data on the composition and crystal structure of the most K-rich (3.61 wt% K2O) natural clinopyroxene yet discovered. The studied crystal was found as a tiny inclusion in garnet from a garnet-clinopyroxene rock ...