Tephritic-phonolite
A rock classification type
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About Tephritic-phonolite
Phonolitic rocks, with felsics comprising 60-90% foids and alkali feldspar/total feldspar 0.9-0.5.
An uncommon, highly alkaline volcanic or sub-volcanic rock, mostly found in dykes.
An uncommon, highly alkaline volcanic or sub-volcanic rock, mostly found in dykes.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48547
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48547:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4336b794-3fde-4ca9-8b93-a9a85ae9a88a
Classification of Tephritic-phonolite
Tephritic-phonolite appears in field 12 in the QAPF diagram.^TAS
Sub-divisions of Tephritic-phonolite
- Tephritic-phonolite
Mineralogy of Tephritic-phonolite
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 | A family of rock-forming minerals consisting of aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, or calcium and having too ... |
Synonyms of Tephritic-phonolite
Internet Links for Tephritic-phonolite
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References for Tephritic-phonolite
Reference List:
Montaña de Arucas, Arucas, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Province, Canary Islands, Spain