Volhynite
A rock subtype
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A local name for a microgranodiorite which occurs as dykes and contains phenocrysts of labradorite, hornblende and biotite in a groundmass of andesine, orthoclase and quartz.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48165
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48165:4
Similar Names
| Vilnite | A synonym of Wollastonite |
Classification of Volhynite

Granodiorite is in section 4 of the QAPF diagram.
Mineralogy of Volhynite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Amphibole > Hornblende | AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2 |
| Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Feldspar > Plagioclase > Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Feldspar > Plagioclase > Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Mica > Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Synonyms of Volhynite
Internet Links for Volhynite
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