Peralkaline syenite
A rock subtype
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About Peralkaline syenite
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48219
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48219:4
Classification of Peralkaline syenite

Syenite is in section 7 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Peralkaline syenite
Mineralogy of Peralkaline syenite
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:
| Alkali amphibole | A petrological term for alkali rich amphiboles. |
| Pyroxene | ADSi2O6 |
Synonyms of Peralkaline syenite
Other Language Names for Peralkaline syenite
German:Alkalisyenit
Internet Links for Peralkaline syenite
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References for Peralkaline syenite
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Sagåsen Quarry, Sagåsen, Auenlandet, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway