Melafoid-monzogabbro
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48379
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48379:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
76e35fbf-a69b-4fa2-90f5-7898b010a897
Classification of Melafoid-monzogabbro
Foid-monzogabbro is in section 13 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Melafoid-monzogabbro
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. |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
Feldspathoid | A family of rock-forming minerals consisting of aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, or calcium and having too ... |
Mafic minerals | A petrological term for dark, rock-forming minerals rich in magnesium and/or iron. |
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 |
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References for Melafoid-monzogabbro
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