Tri-plot

Triangular plot
Al2O3 4 This is a quick triangular plotting tool
Put values for the top, left and right apices in columns C, D
They don't need to be normalised
Copy the formulae in columns F and G down alongside yo
These convert the triangular coordinates to a cartesian X-
Make references to the Y value column (G) under the "ser
Format the graph as you like.
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You may need to resize it to get an equilateral triangle
You can add labels: enable data labels, select each one in
type "=" and select or enter the cell reference (e.g. type
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Triangle X Y
100 03
0 0
50 100
FeO 100 0 MgO Series
diamond square circle
Label Group Al2O3 FeO MgO X Y 1 2 3
Grt 25 56 9 23.88889 27.77778 27.77778
Crd 50 20 30 55 50 50
Bt 10.6 31.4 25.5 45.62963 15.7037 15.7037
Sil 100 0 0 50 100
Rock 29 41 30 44.5 29

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ght apices in columns C, D and E

and G down alongside your data

rdinates to a cartesian X-Y plot
column (G) under the "series" heading

an equilateral triangle
labels, select each one in turn,
he cell reference (e.g. type "A20")

Series
cross plus
4 5

100
29

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