Garnet-biotite gneiss
A rock subtype
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About Garnet-biotite gneiss
A gneiss containing both biotite and garnet as primary components.
See also Garnet-biotite augen gneiss.
See also Garnet-biotite augen gneiss.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52150
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52150:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
2243f39d-bc5b-493c-a9bc-7775db7b920f
Classification of Garnet-biotite gneiss
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Gneiss
- Biotite gneiss
- Garnet-biotite gneiss
- Biotite gneiss
- Gneiss
- Metamorphic rock
Sub-divisions of Garnet-biotite gneiss
- Garnet-biotite gneiss
Mineralogy of Garnet-biotite gneiss
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
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 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Internet Links for Garnet-biotite gneiss
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Schenkenzell, Rottweil, Freiburg Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany