Foid-bearing-diorite
A rock classification type
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48236
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48236:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
bfd440df-8348-4b26-a7ef-bb35374435f7
Classification of Foid-bearing-diorite
Foid-bearing-diorite is in section 10' of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Foid-bearing-diorite
- Foid-bearing-diorite
Mineralogy of Foid-bearing-diorite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
Feldspathoid > Cancrinite | (Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O |
Feldspathoid > Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Feldspathoid > Sodalite | Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl |
Synonyms of Foid-bearing-diorite
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