Paradiorite
A rock subtype
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A local variety of greenschist from Nufenen, eastern Switzerland.
Note: Despite the 'para-' prefix this rock does not necessarily have a sedimentary protolith.
Note: Despite the 'para-' prefix this rock does not necessarily have a sedimentary protolith.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51292
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51292:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
512d13c4-cd36-455e-87e6-b31eb126f259
Classification of Paradiorite
Mineralogy of Paradiorite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Amphibole | (Na, K, â—»)(Ca,Na)2(Mg,Fe,Al)5((Si,Al)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
Feldspar > Plagioclase > Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Pronunciation of Paradiorite
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
---|---|---|
Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
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.
References for Paradiorite
Reference List:
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Fettes (et al.), Metamorphic Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms (2007) Cambridge University Press
Internet Links for Paradiorite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-51292.html
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