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Staurolite-mica schist

A rock subtype
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Staurolite-mica schist

Petrovský vrch, Petrov nad Desnou, Šumperk District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
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Staurolite-mica schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
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Staurolite-mica schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
02575870017272288844771.jpg
Staurolite-mica schist

Petrovský vrch, Petrov nad Desnou, Šumperk District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
08346870017272472862599.jpg
Staurolite-mica schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
05370710017272472872102.jpg
Staurolite-mica schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
02575870017272288844771.jpg
Staurolite-mica schist

Petrovský vrch, Petrov nad Desnou, Šumperk District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
08346870017272472862599.jpg
Staurolite-mica schist, etc.

Erongo Region, Namibia
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About Staurolite-mica schistHide

A schistose metamorphic rock containing staurolite and mica.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
50187
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50187:9

Classification of Staurolite-mica schistHide

Mineralogy of Staurolite-mica schistHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
StauroliteFe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:

Pronunciation of Staurolite-mica schistHide

Pronunciation:
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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Synonyms of Staurolite-mica schistHide

Other Language Names for Staurolite-mica schistHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Staurolite-mica schist associated with QuartzSiO2
10 photos of Staurolite-mica schist associated with Chlorite Group
6 photos of Staurolite-mica schist associated with BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
3 photos of Staurolite-mica schist associated with Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
1 photo of Staurolite-mica schist associated with AlmandineFe2+3Al2(SiO4)3

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