Riebeckite granite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50511
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50511:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
f9f97312-4000-47fb-a727-52a5f6ffb038
Classification of Riebeckite granite
Granite is in section 3 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Riebeckite granite
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. |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Riebeckite | â—»[Na2][Fe2+3Fe3+2]Si8O22(OH)2 |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Other Language Names for Riebeckite granite
German:Riebeckitgranit
Internet Links for Riebeckite granite
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References for Riebeckite granite
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