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Hornblendite

A rock classification type
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An ultramafic plutonic rock composed almost entirely of hornblende. Now defined modally in the ultramafic rock classification.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48402
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48402:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
138a85f7-41fd-4dcf-9655-166ce10fc389

Classification of HornblenditeHide

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Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)

Sub-divisions of HornblenditeHide

Mineralogy of HornblenditeHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Amphibole > HornblendeA commonly used informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, largely in the Hornblende Root Name ...
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
PyroxeneA petrological term for Pyroxene Group.

Pronunciation of HornblenditeHide

Pronunciation:
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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Hornblendite associated with Hornblende Root Name Groupâ—»Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
2 photos of Hornblendite associated with Fayalite-Forsterite Series
2 photos of Hornblendite associated with BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
2 photos of Hornblendite associated with Clinopyroxene Subgroup
2 photos of Hornblendite associated with Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8

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References for HornblenditeHide

 
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