Charnockitic granodiorite
A rock subtype
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An orthopyroxene-bearing granodiorite
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48169
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48169:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
f12332f5-dc23-44b2-a1f0-8d6ef77ba89d
Classification of Charnockitic granodiorite
- Rock
- Igneous rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Granofels
- Charnockitic suite
- Charnockitic granodiorite
- Charnockitic suite
- Granofels
Granodiorite is in section 4 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Charnockitic granodiorite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar | A subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. |
| Feldspar > Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Pyroxene > Orthopyroxene | A petrological term for Orthopyroxene Subgroup. |
| Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Synonyms of Charnockitic granodiorite
Internet Links for Charnockitic granodiorite
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