Kajanite
A rock subtype
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An obsolete term for a melanocratic variety of leucitite largely composed of biotite and clinopyroxene and with subordinate leucite.
Chemically close to lamproites or lamprophyres on the basis of Al2O3, TiO2 and K2O contents as well as Mg/(Mg+Fe) and (Na+K)/Al ratios, however it is not peralkaline in composition.
Chemically close to lamproites or lamprophyres on the basis of Al2O3, TiO2 and K2O contents as well as Mg/(Mg+Fe) and (Na+K)/Al ratios, however it is not peralkaline in composition.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
54007
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54007:2
Classification of Kajanite
Mineralogy of Kajanite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Amphibole > Richterite | Na(NaCa)Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Chrome-Spinel (of Dana) | A poorly defined term usually used for a Cr-rich spinel or picotite (Cr-bearing hercynite) but ... |
| Feldspathoid > Leucite | K(AlSi2O6) |
| Mica > Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Olivine | M2SiO4 |
| Titanomagnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
Internet Links for Kajanite
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References for Kajanite
Localities for Kajanite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Indonesia | |
| Wagner (1986) |
North Macedonia | |
| Tomič +4 other references |
Serbia | |
| Glišic +2 other references |