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Chlorite-peridotite

A rock subtype
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Chlorite-peridotite, etc.

Peridotplassen, Sundalen, Vanylven, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
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Chlorite-peridotite, etc.

Peridotplassen, Sundalen, Vanylven, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
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Chlorite-peridotite, etc.

Peridotplassen, Sundalen, Vanylven, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
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About Chlorite-peridotiteHide

Chlorite peridotite is an ultramafic rock in which chlorite is a significant secondary mineral, formed by low‑grade metamorphism or hydrothermal alteration of olivine, pyroxenes and/or garnet. Olivine remains the dominant primary mineral (>40%), with chlorite partially replacing primary mafic phases; serpentine, talc, amphibole, and magnetite may be present as additional alteration products.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
499612
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:499612:1

Classification of Chlorite-peridotiteHide

Mineralogy of Chlorite-peridotiteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
ChloriteA name commonly used for undifferentiated members of the chlorite group.
Olivine GroupM2SiO4

Geological EnvironmentHide

Geological Setting:
Metamorphosed peridotite bodies

Internet Links for Chlorite-peridotiteHide

References for Chlorite-peridotiteHide

Localities for Chlorite-peridotiteHide

Showing 2 localities.

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

- 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). 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.
Norway
 
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Vanylven
Kostenko et al. (2002)
      • Sundalen
Olav Revheim Collection
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