Granophyric granite
A rock subtype
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A granite exhibiting granophyric texture.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48144
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48144:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
8b2c775f-29cf-4a0f-839d-5e86db71a746
Classification of Granophyric granite
Granite is in section 3 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Granophyric granite
- Granophyric granite
Mineralogy of Granophyric granite
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 |
Synonyms of Granophyric granite
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