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Missourite
A rock subtype
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A melanocratic intrusive rock composed of clinopyroxene and subordinate leucite and olivine.
Now defined modally as a melanocratic variety of foidite.
Now defined modally as a melanocratic variety of foidite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
55192
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55192:6
Similar Names
| Meisserite | A valid IMA mineral species | Na5(UO2)(SO4)3(SO3OH)(H2O) |
| Miserite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | K1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5(Si6O15)(Si2O7)(OH,F)2 · yH2O |
Classification of Missourite
Mineralogy of Missourite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Feldspathoid > Leucite | K(AlSi2O6) |
| Olivine | M2SiO4 |
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene | A petrological term for Clinopyroxene Subgroup. |
Internet Links for Missourite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-55192.html
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References for Missourite
Reference List:
Localities for Missourite
Showing 1 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
India | |
| Reddy et al. (1995) |
