Calcogranitone
A rock subtype
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An obsolete term for a gabbroic rock impregnated with calcite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51028
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51028:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
195dbd93-4e9f-49cf-9ad8-c4870c6219ca
Classification of Calcogranitone
Gabbroic rocks are in sections 9,9*,9',10,10* and 10' of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Calcogranitone
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Calcic plagioclase | A petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium. |
Calcite | CaCO3 |
Mafic minerals | A petrological term for dark, rock-forming minerals rich in magnesium and/or iron. |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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