Cabytauite
A rock subtype
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A mnenonic name from CAlcite, BYtownite and AUgite, given to an altered dolerite composed mainly of highly calcic plagioclase, minor augite, calcite and biotite with secondary iron oxides.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51055
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51055:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d2d711d7-c77f-4beb-b49c-787a60f70719
Classification of Cabytauite
Mineralogy of Cabytauite
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 |
Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Internet Links for Cabytauite
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