Essexite-diorite
A rock subtype
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An obsolete term for a variety of diorite containing titanian augite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51251
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51251:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ff4b3751-d210-4655-a061-0d071e4a0f0d
Classification of Essexite-diorite
Diorite is in section 10 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Essexite-diorite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Titanium-bearing Augite | (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Essexite-diorite
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