Felsparite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51244
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51244:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
f97868f7-2d55-45c8-8823-ec8a10975aa3
Classification of Felsparite
Granite is in section 3 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Felsparite
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. |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
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.