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Muscovite-chlorite schist

A rock subtype
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Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
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Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
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Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
01645760017272472969608.jpg
Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
08445710017272472964737.jpg
Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
06110380017272472979663.jpg
Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
01645760017272472969608.jpg
Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
08445710017272472964737.jpg
Muscovite-chlorite schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
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About Muscovite-chlorite schistHide

A schist comprising a muscovite-chlorite groundmass.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
51314
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51314:8

Classification of Muscovite-chlorite schistHide

Sub-divisions of Muscovite-chlorite schistHide

Mineralogy of Muscovite-chlorite schistHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
ChloriteA name commonly used for undifferentiated members of the chlorite group.
Mica > MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
9 photos of Muscovite-chlorite schist associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Muscovite-chlorite schist associated with Tsaregorodtsevite(N(CH3)4)(AlSi5O12)

Internet Links for Muscovite-chlorite schistHide

References for Muscovite-chlorite schistHide

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