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Meladiorite

A rock subtype
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A diorite with an M' colour index of greater than 50.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48228
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48228:2

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MetadioriteA rock classification type

Classification of MeladioriteHide

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Diorite is in section 10 of the QAPF diagram.

Sub-divisions of MeladioriteHide

Mineralogy of MeladioriteHide

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:
Amphibole > HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Mica > BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2

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