Yatalite
A rock subtype
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A local name for a coarse-grained uralitized mafic pegmatite composed of actinolite (after augite), albite, microcline and quartz.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50314
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50314:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
1b135e34-feb5-4a4d-ba28-ecc2044fbdcf
Classification of Yatalite
- Rock
- Igneous rock
- Pegmatite
- Yatalite
- Pegmatite
- Igneous rock
Mineralogy of Yatalite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Actinolite | â—»Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
References for Yatalite
Reference List:
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Le Maitre (ed.) (2002) Igneous Rocks - A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge Press
Internet Links for Yatalite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-50314.html
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