Analcime-monzogabbro
A rock classification type
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50586
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50586:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
0e823458-1f5f-4ac4-8c88-7ec7dd37dd44
Classification of Analcime-monzogabbro
Foid-monzogabbro is in section 13 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Analcime-monzogabbro
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Calcic plagioclase | A petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium. |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
Mafic minerals | A petrological term for dark, rock-forming minerals rich in magnesium and/or iron. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
References for Analcime-monzogabbro
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
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