Cordierite-garnet gneiss
A rock subtype
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About Cordierite-garnet gneiss
A gneiss predominantly composed of cordierite and garnet.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52737
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52737:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
c34b91e2-f423-4b4f-affe-bf4ba0f171c9
Classification of Cordierite-garnet gneiss
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Gneiss
- Cordierite-garnet gneiss
- Gneiss
- Metamorphic rock
Mineralogy of Cordierite-garnet gneiss
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
Synonyms of Cordierite-garnet gneiss
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Cordierite-garnet gneiss associated with Antiperthite | |
1 photo of Cordierite-garnet gneiss associated with Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
1 photo of Cordierite-garnet gneiss associated with Almandine | Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3 |
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References for Cordierite-garnet gneiss
Reference List:
Ankaditany, Sakalalina, Ihosy District, Ihorombe, Madagascar