Foidite
A rock classification type
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About Foidite
Fine grained igneous rocks that contain <90% mafics and foids >90% of felsics.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48512
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48512:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
1912af3b-98af-4533-8b69-707638f6b6c1
Classification of Foidite
Foidite appears in field 15c in the QAPF diagram.
Foiditie is found in field F in the TAS diagram.
Sub-divisions of Foidite
Pronunciation of Foidite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
---|---|---|
Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Foidite
Internet Links for Foidite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-48512.html
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References for Foidite
Reference List:
Localities for Foidite
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).
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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Odenwald, Germany