Can someone suggest some references regarding the explanation of high Alumina (~7-9%) and high Titanium (2-4%) pyroxene?

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Jörg Fritz

Al-rich pyroxenes are either from some high pressure meta-sediments or found as minerals that crystallized in impact melt rocks (the later likely occures after decompression)

Greshake et al. (2010) Brownish inclusions and dark streaks in Libyan Desert Glass: Evidence for high-temperature melting of the target rock. MAPS 45, 973–989.

Additinal references to Al-rich pyroxenes are given in the paper. i.e., Conrad et al. 1988; Carrington and Harley 1995; Montel and Vielzeuf 1997; Bultitude and Green 1967; Montel and Vielzeuf 1997; Hecht et al. 2008;

Koushick Sen

@ Jörg Fritz, thank you for the suggestions... Going through the references, I'm sure these will be helpful...