GEOROC

Approximate Number of Analyses Currently Entered for Samples from Different Geological Settings

Geological Setting Whole Rocks (incl. Glasses)  Minerals Inclusions
ARCHEAN CRATON (INCLUDING GREENSTONE BELTS) 32,090 85,200 330
COMPLEX VOLCANIC SETTINGS 3,090 57,020 1,270
CONTINENTAL FLOOD BASALT 56,960 138,290 8,800
CONVERGENT MARGIN 173,000 457,800 30,720
INTRACONTINENTAL VOLCANICS 171,140 887,320 16,820
OCEAN ISLAND 66,020 125,610 12,730
OCEAN ISLANDI 10 1,330 820
OCEAN-BASIN FLOOD BASALT 40 4,260 6,190
OCEANIC PLATEAU 270 36,370 111,390
RIFT VOLCANICS 5,520 10,590 18,860
SEAMOUNT 1,220 2,060 880
SUBMARINE RIDGE 10 556,910 1,889,390
TOTAL 77,730

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State: 02/01/2024