Pyroxene-peridotite
A rock classification type
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48414
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48414:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
2889124b-a513-419b-803d-ab22726ba941
Classification of Pyroxene-peridotite
Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)
Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)
Mineralogy of Pyroxene-peridotite
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 Group | M2SiO4 |
Pyroxene | A petrological term for Pyroxene Group. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Chromite | Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Pyroxene-peridotite associated with Garnet peridotite | |
1 photo of Pyroxene-peridotite associated with Peridotite | |
1 photo of Pyroxene-peridotite associated with Olivine Group | M2SiO4 |
Internet Links for Pyroxene-peridotite
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