Anabohitsite
A rock subtype
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A local name for a variety of websterite consisting of hypersthene (= enstatite), augite, ilmenite and magnetite with minor olivine and hornblende.
Named after it s first recorded locality, Anabohitsy, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Named after it s first recorded locality, Anabohitsy, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50613
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50613:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a7b2904f-7b6d-4f5e-af40-b1520c57cc67
Classification of Anabohitsite
Mineralogy of Anabohitsite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Hypersthene | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
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 ... |
References for Anabohitsite
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Anabohitsite
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