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Biotitite

A rock classification type
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A black igneous rock consisting almost entirely of biotite or Fe-bearing phlogopite.
This kind of rock may occur in different geologic environments.
See also micaite (glimmerite).


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
50997
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50997:8

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Classification of BiotititeHide

Mineralogy of BiotititeHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Mica > BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2

Pronunciation of BiotititeHide

Pronunciation:
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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Synonyms of BiotititeHide

Glimmerite (in part)

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Biotitite associated with Feldspar Group
2 photos of Biotitite associated with Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5(T8O22)W2
1 photo of Biotitite associated with Cancrinite Group
1 photo of Biotitite associated with 'Sunstone'
1 photo of Biotitite associated with OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Biotitite associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
1 photo of Biotitite associated with Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
1 photo of Biotitite associated with 'Scapolite'
1 photo of Biotitite associated with 'Nepheline-syenite'
1 photo of Biotitite associated with Peprossiite-(Ce)CeAl2(B3.67Si0.33)O10.67

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