Kugdite
A rock classification type
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A variety of olivine-melilitolite consisting of melilite, olivine, pyroxene, nepheline and titanomagnetite. May be used as an optional term in the melilitic rocks classification if olivine > 10%.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48086
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48086:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
531ae701-6185-4524-bff0-bd4da578f7a7
Classification of Kugdite
Mineralogy of Kugdite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Melilite | Ca2(Al,Mg,Fe)((Al,Si,B)SiO7) |
Olivine | Commonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ... |
Synonyms of Kugdite
References for Kugdite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Kugdite
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