Sodalite-syenite
A rock classification type
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About Sodalite-syenite
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48348
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48348:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
c2452419-f201-4ea2-9a85-360ada67b674
Classification of Sodalite-syenite
Foid-syenite is in section 11 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Sodalite-syenite
- Sodalite-syenite
Mineralogy of Sodalite-syenite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
| Feldspathoid > Sodalite | Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Amphibole > Hornblende | A commonly used informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, largely in the Hornblende Root Name ... |
| Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Synonyms of Sodalite-syenite
Common Associates
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Internet Links for Sodalite-syenite
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Localities for Sodalite-syenite
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The Locality List
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? - 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.
Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan, USA