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Riebeckite granite

A rock subtype
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A granite containing riebeckite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
50511
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50511:2

Classification of Riebeckite graniteHide

QAPF_P_3.png

Granite is in section 3 of the QAPF diagram.

Mineralogy of Riebeckite graniteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Alkali FeldsparA subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium.
Feldspar > Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Riebeckite◻[Na2][Fe2+3Fe3+2]Si8O22(OH)2
Silica > QuartzSiO2

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