Carbonatite-related albitite
A rock classification type
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An albitite related to 'linear' carbonatite bodies in shear zones forming rims around carbonatite lenses and veins and separate veins in the upper part of the alkaline-carbonatite rock bodies. Albitites of this type may form by the action of aqueous-CO2 fluids replacing previously fenitized host rocks (gneisses or amphibolites.) They are commonly associated with gold mineralization.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50168
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50168:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ec563d80-db64-4c0d-9512-2762ca2a9a9f
Classification of Carbonatite-related albitite
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Metasomatic-rock
- Fault-related alkaline metasomatite
- Carbonatite-related albitite
- Albitite
- Carbonatite-related albitite
- Fault-related alkaline metasomatite
- Metasomatic-rock
- Metamorphic rock
Mineralogy of Carbonatite-related albitite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Gold | Au |
| Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
Internet Links for Carbonatite-related albitite
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