Ariegite
A rock subtype
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A local group name for a variety of websterite composed of clinopyroxene, orthopyroxene, abundant spinel and often pyrope-rich garnet and hornblende.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50614
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50614:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
40a52719-3344-4124-b998-f46081bcf553
Classification of Ariegite
Mineralogy of Ariegite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene | A petrological term for Clinopyroxene Subgroup. |
| Pyroxene > Orthopyroxene | A petrological term for Orthopyroxene Subgroup. |
| Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
| Pyrope | Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 |
References for Ariegite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Ariegite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-50614.html
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