Dahamite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51103
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51103:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
3e447eb7-6df6-4a1e-a632-5412ac24a85a
Classification of Dahamite
Rocks in section 2 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Dahamite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Riebeckite | ◻[Na2][Fe2+3Fe3+2]Si8O22(OH)2 |
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.
Internet Links for Dahamite
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