Murambite
A rock subtype
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A melanocratic-leucite basanite composed of plagioclase, clinopyroxene, olivine and with subordinate leucite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48556
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48556:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4e589073-75ce-43c7-861b-13372e182fda
Classification of Murambite
Murambite appears in field 14 in the QAPF diagram.^TAS
Mineralogy of Murambite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Feldspathoid > Leucite | K(AlSi2O6) |
Olivine | Commonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ... |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene | A petrological term for Clinopyroxene Subgroup. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Feldspathoid > Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Pronunciation of Murambite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
Internet Links for Murambite
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