Alboranite
A rock subtype
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An obsolete local name for a variety of basalt containing phenocrysts of hypersthene (= enstatite), augite and calcic plagioclase in a groundmass of plagioclase, augite and glass.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50667
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50667:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
cfcf9ee5-0e78-428c-8576-dd54ad359e3f
Classification of Alboranite
Mineralogy of Alboranite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Calcic plagioclase | A petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium. |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Glass | An amorphous, homogeneous material with a random liquid-like structure generally formed due to rapid cooling. |
Hypersthene | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Alboranite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Alboranite
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