Quartz-norite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48290
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48290:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
8d8de692-87f1-46ea-b880-c3d9cf6374fd
Classification of Quartz-norite
Gabbro is in section 10 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Quartz-norite
Mineralogy of Quartz-norite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Calcic plagioclase | A petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium. |
Pyroxene > Orthopyroxene | A petrological term for Orthopyroxene Subgroup. |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
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 |
References for Quartz-norite
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