Corcovadite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51018
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51018:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
83843092-231b-44d9-b0f3-59079f4f9185
Classification of Corcovadite
Granite is in section 3 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Corcovadite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
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 Corcovadite
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Corcovadite
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