Ankerite-sparstone
A rock classification type
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A dolostone composed of obliterative sparry carbonate crystals, typically in inequant, blocky mosaics, with crystal size larger than 32μm and ankerite is the predominate carbonate mineral.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49241
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49241:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
1251ede7-1de5-4480-bb3b-df9c9f04f769
Classification of Ankerite-sparstone
Mineralogy of Ankerite-sparstone
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Internet Links for Ankerite-sparstone
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