Garnetite
A rock classification type
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About Garnetite
A high P/T metamorphic rock composed of more than 75 vol.% garnet. The name eclogite cannot be applied in this case.
Some magmatic ultramafic rocks can also be rich in garnet, e.g. garnet-pyroxenite (including garnet-clinopyroxenite, pyrope-clinopyroxenite).
Some magmatic ultramafic rocks can also be rich in garnet, e.g. garnet-pyroxenite (including garnet-clinopyroxenite, pyrope-clinopyroxenite).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50033
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50033:9
Similar Names
| Carnatite | A synonym of 'Labradorite' | |
| Carnotite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Carnotite (of Kroll) | A synonym of Silicocarnotite | |
| Cornetite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Cu3(PO4)(OH)3 |
| Grenatite | A synonym | |
| Grenatite (of Daubenton) | A synonym of Leucite |
Classification of Garnetite
Sub-divisions of Garnetite
- Garnetite
Mineralogy of Garnetite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
Synonyms of Garnetite
Grenatite (in part)
Other Language Names for Garnetite
German:Granatit (in part)
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Garnetite associated with Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| 1 photo of Garnetite associated with 'Eclogite' |
Internet Links for Garnetite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-50033.html
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Storetjønna eclogite outcrop, Flemsøya-Skuløya, Haram, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway