Pyroxene-hornblendite
A rock classification type
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A hornblendite containing 5-50% pyroxene
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48405
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48405:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
a5966b1f-1cc2-443d-8368-42f933e47947
Classification of Pyroxene-hornblendite
Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)
Sub-divisions of Pyroxene-hornblendite
- Pyroxene-hornblendite
Mineralogy of Pyroxene-hornblendite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
Pyroxene | A petrological term for Pyroxene Group. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Olivine | Commonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ... |
References for Pyroxene-hornblendite
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Pyroxene-hornblendite
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