Dancalite
A rock subtype
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An analcime-rich tephrite comprising mostly analcime, clinopyroxene and plagioclase
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51147
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51147:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
dc30ec2b-f8fe-46e1-b1b7-8cd40c34e6da
Classification of Dancalite
Mineralogy of Dancalite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Feldspar > Plagioclase > Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
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 |
Internet Links for Dancalite
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