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Analcime-gabbro

A rock classification type
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About Analcime-gabbroHide

A foid-gabbro where analcime is the most abundant foid.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48374
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48374:0

Classification of Analcime-gabbroHide

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Mineralogy of Analcime-gabbroHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Calcic plagioclaseA petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium.
Mafic mineralsA petrological term for dark, rock-forming minerals rich in magnesium and/or iron.
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole > HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Mica > BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2

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