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Sakalavite

A rock subtype
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A local name for a quartz normative basaltic rock containing intermediate plagioclase, augite, opaques and plentiful glass.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
52930
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52930:7

Classification of SakalaviteHide

Mineralogy of SakalaviteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
GlassA non-crystalline, amorphous, relatively homogeneous solid material with a random liquid-like structure generally ...
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6

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