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Leucite-basanite

A rock classification type
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Leucite-basanite

Mount Vesuvius, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy
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Leucite-basanite

Mount Vesuvius, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy
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Leucite-basanite

Mount Vesuvius, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy
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About Leucite-basaniteHide

A basanite where leucite is the most abundant foid.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48554
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48554:4

Classification of Leucite-basaniteHide

Sub-divisions of Leucite-basaniteHide

Mineralogy of Leucite-basaniteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Feldspathoid > LeuciteK(AlSi2O6)
OlivineM2SiO4
Pyroxene > ClinopyroxeneA petrological term for Clinopyroxene Subgroup.
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Feldspathoid > NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)

Synonyms of Leucite-basaniteHide

Internet Links for Leucite-basaniteHide

References for Leucite-basaniteHide

Localities for Leucite-basaniteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • Toowoomba Region
      • Main Range Volcanic Field
Woolley (2019)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
Guarino et al. (2021)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Sozopol Municipality
      • Zidarovo
Marinov +3 other references
China
 
  • Heilongjiang
    • Qiqihaer
      • Kedong County
OGURA (1969) +2 other references
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Loire
      • Montbrison
Brousse +4 other references
Germany
 
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Brohltal
        • Wassenach
Meyer (1983)
Indonesia
 
  • East Nusa Tenggara Province
Brouwer (1940) +2 other references
Iran
 
  • East Azerbaijan Province
    • Osku County
Stocklin et al. (1973) +4 other references
Malaysia
 
  • Pahang
    • Maran District
Grubb (1965) +2 other references
Mongolia
 
  • Arkhangai Province
    • Hangai highland
      • Tariat Volcanic Province
Ionov (1986) +6 other references
Montenegro
 
  • Mojkovac Municipality
Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
  • Podgorica Capital City Municipality
Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Zlatibor District
      • Sjenica
Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
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