Grospydrite
A rock subtype
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An obsolete name for a plagioclase-free rock mainly composed of Ca-Al clinopyroxene and calcic garnet together with some kyanite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50041
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50041:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4273c53e-070e-4281-9d9f-309cd22bb142
Classification of Grospydrite
Sub-divisions of Grospydrite
Mineralogy of Grospydrite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Calcic garnet | Ca3X3+2(SiO4)3 |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Kyanite | Al2(SiO4)O |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene | A petrological term for Clinopyroxene Subgroup. |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Grospydrite
Reference List:
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Fettes (et al.), Metamorphic Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms (2007) Cambridge University Press
Internet Links for Grospydrite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-50041.html
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