Leucosyenogranite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50289
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50289:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
e800c191-3e07-44c4-8556-5b5f6e1e5409
Classification of Leucosyenogranite
Syenogranite is in section 3a of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Leucosyenogranite
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. |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
References for Leucosyenogranite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Leucosyenogranite
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