Covite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51034
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51034:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
731cf68c-af60-44f8-927f-9cd8a7aca711
Classification of Covite
Foid-syenite is in section 11 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Covite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Alkali pyroxene | A petrological name for the sodium-rich pyroxenes aegirine and aegirine-augite. |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
Feldspathoid > Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Sodic amphibole | A petrological term for amphibole rich in sodium. |
Pronunciation of Covite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
References for Covite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Covite
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