Olivine-hornblendite
A rock classification type
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A hornblendite containing 5-50% olivine
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48403
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48403:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ea295660-d44a-4f1e-abad-5a1f81e4ad8c
Classification of Olivine-hornblendite
Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)
Mineralogy of Olivine-hornblendite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
Olivine | Commonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ... |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Pyroxene | A petrological term for Pyroxene Group. |
Pronunciation of Olivine-hornblendite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Olivine-hornblendite
References for Olivine-hornblendite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Olivine-hornblendite
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