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Garnet-biotite augen gneiss

A rock subtype
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An augen gneiss containing biotite and garnet.


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Mindat ID:
50730
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50730:5

Classification of Garnet-biotite augen gneissHide

Mineralogy of Garnet-biotite augen gneissHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
FeldsparA petrological term for Feldspar Group.
Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Mica > BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Silica > QuartzSiO2

Pronunciation of Garnet-biotite augen gneissHide

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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

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