Aceite
A rock classification type
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A low-temperature alkaline metasomatic rock, mainly composed of albite with subsidiary carbonate and hematite. U-bearing apatite is a common accessory.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50157
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50157:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
da792c3c-aec2-4452-bf12-e6ee0bd205b4
Classification of Aceite
Mineralogy of Aceite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Carbonate | A petrological term for Rhombohedral Carbonate. |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |