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Sodalite-syenitic-rock

A rock classification type
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Sodalite-syenite, etc.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
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Sodalite-syenite

Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia
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Naujaite, etc.

IlĂ­maussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland
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Sodalite-syenite, etc.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
05633560017272062702014.jpg
Sodalite-syenite

Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia
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Naujaite, etc.

IlĂ­maussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland
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Sodalite-syenite, etc.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
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Sodalite-syenite

Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia
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About Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

A foid-syenitoid where sodalite is the most abundant foid.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48333
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48333:3

Classification of Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

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Foid-syenitic-rocks are in sections 11 and 12 of the QAPF diagram.

Sub-divisions of Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

Mineralogy of Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Alkali FeldsparA subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium.
Feldspathoid > SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole > HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Mica > BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2

Internet Links for Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

References for Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

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Localities for Sodalite-syenitic-rockHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the Image symbol to view information about a locality. The Image symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

Image - This locality has map coordinates listed. Image - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. Image - Good crystals or important locality for species. Image - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Comoros
 
[Sodalite-syenite] Flower (1972) +3 other references
Czech Republic
 
  • ÚstĂ­ nad Labem Region
[Sodalite-syenite] Ulrych et al. (with emphasis on the Roztoky, Osečná and Dvůr Králové centres) +12 other references
    • ÚstĂ­ nad Labem District
      • Povrly
        • Roztoky
[Sodalite-syenite] Ulrych et al. (1983) +11 other references
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
    • IlĂ­maussaq complex
      • Kangerluarsuk Fjord
        • Head of Kangerluarsuk
          • Lilleelv
[Naujaite] Pekov et al. (1997) +1 other reference
            • Pegmatite Valley
[Naujaite] Pekov et al. (2004)
[Naujaite] Petersen et al. (2005)
[Naujaite] Ussing (1912)
[Naujaite] Karup-Møller et al. (1974)
      • Kuannersuit Plateau (Kvanefjeld)
[Naujaite] Matsubara et al. (2001)
[Naujaite] Semenov et al. (1965)
      • Tunulliarfik Fjord
[Naujaite] Oen (1964)
[Naujaite] Bøggild (1953)
[Naujaite] Sørensen (1960)
[Naujaite] He et al. (2022)
[Naujaite] Schønwandt et al. (2025)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Akmola Region
    • Zerendi District
[Sodalite-syenite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
Malawi
 
  • Northern Region
    • Chitipa
      • Songwe Complex
[Sodalite-syenite] doi.org/10.1093/petroj/39.8.1405 +6 other references
Mauritania
 
  • Inchiri Region
    • Ahmeyim
[Sodalite-syenite] Marsh et al. (2015)
Namibia
 
  • Otjozondjupa Region
    • Otjiwarongo Constituency
      • Kalkfeld
[Sodalite-syenite] Prins +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Lovozersky District
      • Alluaiv Mountain
[Naujaite] Aksenov et al. (2022)
      • Seidozero Lake
[Sodalite-syenite] Locality description
USA
 
  • Michigan
[Sodalite-syenite] Paul Brandes Collection
  • Montana
    • Chouteau County
      • Highwood Mountains
[Sodalite-syenite] Scott (1914)
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