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Umptekite
A rock subtype
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A variety of alkali-feldspar-syenite consisting of microperthite, arfvedsonite, aegirine and, sometimes, nepheline.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52100
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52100:4
Classification of Umptekite
Mineralogy of Umptekite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Amphibole > Arfvedsonite | NaNa2(Fe2+4Fe3+)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
| Microperthite | A microscopic intergrowth of albite or other plagioclase and orthoclase or microcline. |
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Feldspathoid > Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Internet Links for Umptekite
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