Sodalite-gabbro
A rock classification type
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Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48371
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48371:3
Classification of Sodalite-gabbro

Foid-gabbro is in section 14 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Sodalite-gabbro
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Calcic plagioclase | A petrological term for plagioclase series feldspars dominant in calcium. |
| Feldspathoid > Sodalite | Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl |
| Mafic minerals | A petrological term for dark, rock-forming minerals rich in magnesium and/or iron. |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Amphibole > Hornblende | AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2 |
| Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
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