Caltonite
A rock subtype
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An obsolete local name for a variety of analcime basanite consisting of olivine, titanian augite, labradorite and analcime.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51075
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51075:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4f4fa1fd-9aee-4469-b19a-03219f6b9d17
Classification of Caltonite
Nepheline basanite appears in field 14 in the QAPF diagram.^TAS
Mineralogy of Caltonite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Feldspar > Plagioclase > Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Olivine | Commonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ... |
| Titanium-bearing Augite | (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6 |
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.
References for Caltonite
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Caltonite
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