Glenmuirite
A rock subtype
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A local name for a variety of analcime gabbro or monzogabbro consisting of labradorite and augite with analcime, olivine and alkali feldspar. The rock was originally described as a teschenite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
55168
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55168:9
Classification of Glenmuirite
Mineralogy of Glenmuirite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
| Feldspar > Plagioclase > Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Olivine | M2SiO4 |
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Internet Links for Glenmuirite
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References for Glenmuirite
Reference List:
Localities for Glenmuirite
ⓘ - 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).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
- 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.
Brazil | |
| Woolley (2019) |