Sodic syenite
A rock subtype
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50296
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50296:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
caf1cc5b-9beb-4201-88dc-cd99333e1fb6
Classification of Sodic syenite
Syenite is in section 7 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Sodic syenite
Mineralogy of Sodic syenite
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. |
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 |
| Mica | A petrological term for Mica Group. |
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