Syenitoid
A rock classification type
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About Syenitoid
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48178
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48178:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
83655985-0330-44a7-a5aa-152c4e19afde
Classification of Syenitoid
Rocks in sections 6,6*,6',7,7*,7',8,8* and 8' of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Syenitoid
Mineralogy of Syenitoid
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. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole > Hornblende | A commonly used informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, largely in the Hornblende Root Name ... |
Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Pronunciation of Syenitoid
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Syenitoid
Internet Links for Syenitoid
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References for Syenitoid
Reference List:
Almenningen Quarry, Tvedalen, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway