Smalto
A rock subtype
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A local Italian name for a glassy rhyolite from Lipari Island.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48458
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48458:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
e17a5a37-9d60-4a7f-8ab5-88ec44253e01
Classification of Smalto
Rhyolite appears in field 3 in the QAPF diagram.
Rhyolite is found in field 'R' in the TAS diagram.
Mineralogy of Smalto
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. |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Smalto
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