Baldite
A rock subtype
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A variety of analcimite composed essentially of analcime and titanian augite with minor olivine and opaques. The rock was originally called analcime basalt.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50689
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50689:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
3b40640d-a991-4e16-9174-b2e944eec598
Classification of Baldite
Analcimite appears in field 15c in the QAPF diagram.
Analcimite is found in field F in the TAS diagram.
Mineralogy of Baldite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Olivine | Commonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ... |
Titanium-bearing Augite | (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6 |
Synonyms of Baldite
Internet Links for Baldite
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