Ankerite-mudstone
A rock classification type
This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
A dolostone with at least 75% mud grade (< 32μm) carbonate with ankerite as the dominant carbonate mineral.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49227
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49227:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
b4ca8928-9b6d-4ca6-bc6e-1dccb2cd2899
Classification of Ankerite-mudstone
Mineralogy of Ankerite-mudstone
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
References for Ankerite-mudstone
Reference List:
