Melamonzonite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48199
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48199:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
83a3e521-2912-4a25-8f56-d13825ba3a65
Classification of Melamonzonite
Monzonite is in section 8 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Melamonzonite
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 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Amphibole | (Na, K, â—»)(Ca,Na)2(Mg,Fe,Al)5((Si,Al)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Pyroxene | A petrological term for Pyroxene Group. |
Internet Links for Melamonzonite
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