Elkhornite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51198
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51198:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
e2a62700-05e8-4b1e-b311-c2778ad03c46
Classification of Elkhornite
Alkali-felddspar-syenite is in section 6 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Elkhornite
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 > Plagioclase > Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
Pronunciation of Elkhornite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
References for Elkhornite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Elkhornite
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