Microsyenite
A rock subtype
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About Microsyenite
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48216
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48216:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
094efa4e-cc4b-46c2-8277-a77df6d69169
Classification of Microsyenite
Syenite is in section 7 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Microsyenite
Mineralogy of Microsyenite
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. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole > Hornblende | A commonly used informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, largely in the Hornblende Root Name ... |
Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Pronunciation of Microsyenite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Internet Links for Microsyenite
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References for Microsyenite
Reference List:
Třebíč Pluton, Vysočina Region, Czech Republic