Sizunite
A rock subtype
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A local term for a variety of minette characterized by high K2O (> 10%) and P2O5 (2.5%) and consisting of microcline, biotite, apatite and opaques.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48068
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48068:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
002fbbbb-b3ac-4ecb-be86-ac5dd44b4d76
Classification of Sizunite
Mineralogy of Sizunite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Internet Links for Sizunite
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References for Sizunite
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