Composition, Texture, and Weathering Controls on the Physical and Strength Properties of Selected Intrusive Igneous Rocks from Northern Pakistan

This study examines the mineralogy, texture, and weathering grades of intrusive igneous rocks from northern Pakistan, as well as their impacts on physical and strength properties. In comparison to felsic rocks, mafic and intermediate rocks have lower cumulative proportions of quartz, feldspar, and p...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Yasir, Waqas Ahmed, Ihtisham Islam, Muhammad Sajid, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, George Kontakiotis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/12/7/273