Question: Most plagioclase contains both Na and Ca. How is the apparent charge imbalance accommodated? (Hint: The solution involves more ionic substitutions.)

Most plagioclase contains both Na and Ca. How is the apparent charge imbalance accommodated? (Hint: The solution involves more ionic substitutions.)

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