Bostonite
A rock subtype
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A variety of fine-grained leucocratic alkali feldspar syenite consisting almost entirely of alkali feldspar and characterized by a bostonitic texture, i.e. irregular, subparallel laths of feldspar arranged in a divergent manner.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5035
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5035:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4a0d9688-4233-43be-bdff-f6d68e2f2d72
Classification of Bostonite
Sub-divisions of Bostonite
- Bostonite
Mineralogy of Bostonite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
Internet Links for Bostonite
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