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Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-granite

A rock subtype
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About Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

A term that may be used for a variety of alkali feldspar granite that contains alkali pyroxene and/or amphibole. This term should be used in preference to alkali granite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
50284
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50284:1

Classification of Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

QAPF_P_2.png

Rocks in section 2 of the QAPF diagram.

Sub-divisions of Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

Mineralogy of Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

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.
Silica > QuartzSiO2
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Alkali pyroxeneA petrological name for the sodium-rich pyroxenes aegirine and aegirine-augite.
Sodic amphiboleA petrological term for amphibole rich in sodium.

Age distributionHide

Recorded ages:
Neoproterozoic to Neogene : 740 ± 30 Ma to 20.7 ± 1.4 Ma - based on 13 recorded ages.

Synonyms of Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
6 photos of Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-granite associated with AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6

Internet Links for Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

References for Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

Localities for Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-graniteHide

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.

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.
Afghanistan
 
  • Badakhshan
    • Kuran wa Munjan District
Woolley (2019)
Algeria
 
  • Tamanrasset Province (Tamanghasset Province)
Allègre et al. (1972) +5 other references
Angola
 
  • Namibe Province
    • Camacuio
Lapido-Loureiro +2 other references
  • Zaire Province
    • Noqui
Mortelmans (1948) +2 other references
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Queen Maud Land
      • Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains
Bucher et al. (2005)
  • West Antarctica
Davies (1984)
Goldring (1962)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Bland Co.
Wormald et al. (1988)
  • Queensland
    • Sunshine Coast Region
      • Glasshouse Mountains Province
Bryan et al. (1973) +3 other references
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Umberatana
Lottermoser (1987) +2 other references
  • Victoria
    • Southern Grampians Shire
Spencer-Jones +1 other reference
  • Western Australia
    • Halls Creek Shire
      • Kundat Djaru Community
        • Browns Range REE deposits
Nazari Dehkordi et al. (2016)
Benin
 
  • Collines Department
Hubert (1907)
Brazil
 
  • Rondônia
    • Ariquemes
Debowski et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Debowski et al. (2022)
Cameroon
 
  • North Region
Lasserre (1978)
  • Northwest Region
    • Donga-Mantung
Cantagrel et al. (1978) +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • New Brunswick
    • Queens Co.
      • Petersville Parish
- (2022)
      • Welsford Anorogenic Igneous Complex
Yousefi et al. (2024)
    • York Co.
      • Clarence Stream area
Heidarian (2022)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Témiscamingue RCM
        • Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue
Matte et al. (2025)
China
 
  • Fujian
    • Fuzhou
      • Jin'an District
Martin et al. (2004) +3 other references
  • Hebei
    • Chengde
      • Chengde County
Zhang et al. (2012)
      • Fengning County
Zhongxin et al. (1998)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Harbin
      • Shangzhi City
Wu et al. (2002)
      • Tonghe County
Wu et al. (2002)
    • Heihe
      • Aihui District
Wu et al. (2002)
      • Nenjiang County
Wu et al. (2002)
    • Qiqihaer
      • Longjiang County
Li et al. (1993) +1 other reference
    • Yichun
      • Xinqing District
Wu et al. (2002)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
Wang et al. (2018)
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Jarud Banner (Zalute Co.)
Qiu et al. (2019) +2 other references
          • Intrusion No. 801
Zhang +4 other references
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Abag Banner (Abaga Co.)
Dawei et al. (1994) +1 other reference
      • Sonid Left Banner (Sunite Zuoqi)
Dawei et al. (1994) +1 other reference
Dawei et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Jilin
    • Jilin
      • Yongji County
Wu et al. (2002)
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Kuandian County
Wu et al. (2005)
  • Shandong
    • Jining
      • Weishan County
Wei +10 other references
    • Qingdao
      • Laoshan District
Wang et al. (2000) +5 other references
  • Sichuan
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Mianning County
Li et al. (2025)
    • Panzhihua
      • Miyi County
        • Haita town
Lin et al. (1995)
      • Yanbian County
Zhang et al. (2025)
  • Xinjiang
    • Akesu Prefecture
      • Baicheng Co.
Zhongxin et al. (1998)
Fuwen et al. (2002) +1 other reference
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Qinghe Co. (Qinggil Co.; Chinggil Co.)
Tong et al. (2012)
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
Chen et al. (2010)
  • Yunnan
    • Pu'er
      • Ning'er County
Zhang et al. (2007)
  • Zhejiang
    • Wenzhou
      • Cangnan County
Qiu et al. (2004) +1 other reference
    • Zhoushan
      • Putuo District
Qiu et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Egypt
 
  • Aswan Governorate
Hashad et al. (1979) +2 other references
  • New Valley Governorate
Abdalla (2006)
    • Lake Nasser
Hassan (2018)
Mahmoud et al. (2018)
  • Red Sea Governorate
Romani et al. (1986) +1 other reference
Stern et al. (1985) +3 other references
El Ramly et al. (1979)
El Ramly et al. (1969) +4 other references
El Ramly +2 other references
El Ramly
Abdelkader et al. (2022)
El-Desoky et al. (2025)
Abdel-Karim +5 other references
  • South Sinai Governorate
El Ramly M.F. (pers.comm. 1983) +1 other reference
Bentor et al. (1987)
Ethiopia
 
  • Afar Region
    • Kilbet Rasu
Barberi et al. (1972) +1 other reference
  • Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples' Region
DAVIDSON (1983)
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Kajaani
Marmo et al. (1966)
France
 
  • Corsica
    • Haute-Corse
      • Calvi
        • Manso
Maluski (1974)
a possible case of evolution through volatile transfer. Bulletin de la Société Géologique de France (5) +4 other references
Greenland
 
  • Northeast Greenland National Park
Brooks et al. (1982)
India
 
  • Kerala
    • Idukki district
implications for rifting et al. (2) +2 other references
  • Odisha
    • Nuapada District
Pattnaik (1996)
Madhavan et al. (1989) +1 other reference
  • Rajasthan
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Barmer District
Bhushan +6 other references
Indonesia
 
  • West Kalimantan Province
Qian et al. (2022)
Iran
 
  • South Khorasan Province
    • Nehbandan County
Samiee et al. (2022)
  • Zanjan Province
    • Tarom County
Mousavi Motlagh et al. (2024)
Ivory Coast
 
  • Savanes
    • Poro
      • Korhogo Department
Arnould (1961)
Japan
 
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Tosashimizu City
Hayashi (n.d.)
  • Nagano Prefecture
    • Azumino City
ASAKAWA et al. (1980)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Bayanaul District
[Porphyritic peralkaline alkali-feldspar-granite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
Kenya
 
  • Marsabit County
Key et al. (1988)
Libya
 
  • Kufra District
Atherton et al. (eds) +11 other references
Madagascar
 
  • Diana
    • Ambanja District
Besaire (1934)
      • Antsirabe
Estrade (2014)
Estrade et al. (2014)
        • Betaimboay
          • Unnamed caldera
Harmer et al. (2016)
    • Nosy Be
Lacroix (1922) +5 other references
  • Melaky
    • Ambatomainty District
      • Sarodrano
Lacroix (1922) +1 other reference
Mali
 
  • Kidal Region
    • Abeïbara Cercle
Fabre et al. (1982) +3 other references
Fabre et al. (1982) +1 other reference
    • Kidal Cercle
Ba et al. (1985)
Liégeois et al. (1984) +1 other reference
Black et al. (1979) +2 other references
    • Tessalit Cercle
Fabre et al. (CNRS) +1 other reference
Mauritania
 
  • Tiris Zemmour Region
    • Bir Moghrein
Gevin (1:200000) +3 other references
    • F'dérik
Nations Unies 1974. Carte geologique de la dorsale regueibat. et de ses bordures sedimentaires (Partie orientale) +2 other references
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
[Dalmatian Stone] G. Grundmann collection and photo.
Mongolia
 
  • Dornogovi Province
    • Erdene District
      • Dzamyn Uud Pluton
Gerel +3 other references
    • Mandakh District
Dostal et al. (2023)
  • Govi-Altai Province
    • Altai District
Bonin (2012)
  • Khentii Province
    • Delgerkhaan District
Dostal et al. (2015)
  • Khovd Province
    • Myangad District
Andreeva (2016) +1 other reference
Kovalenko et al. (1995) +4 other references
Kovalenko et al. (2004)
  • Khövsgöl Province
    • Tomorbulag District
Mongolian Geological Survey database
  • Ömnögovi Province
    • Khanbogd District
Vladykin (ed.) +10 other references
Davaasuren et al. (2016)
  • Sühbaatar Province
    • Khalzan District
Gerel +1 other reference
  • Uvs Province
    • Malchin District
Dergunov (Ed.)
Dostal et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Naranbulag District
Yarmolyuk +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
Tuduri et al. (2018)
Mozambique
 
  • Zambezia Province
Coelho (1959) +1 other reference
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Dâures Constituency
      • Brandberg Area
[Brandbergite] Chudoba (1930) +5 other references
Sun et al. (2025)
  • ǁKaras Region
    • Karasburg West
Bernasconi (1981) +2 other references
    • ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency
Verwoerd (1967) +3 other references
Walter et al. (2022)
New Zealand
 
  • Tasman Region
    • Cobb Valley
Brathwaite et al. (2004)
Niger
 
  • Agadez
    • Arlit
Karche et al. (1977) +3 other references
Black +5 other references
Black
Black +1 other reference
      • Bilet Complex
Black +2 other references
Black +1 other reference
Husch et al. (1982) +3 other references
Black +4 other references
    • Tchirozerine
Black
Moreau (1987)
consequences. Bulletin de la Société géologique de France (6) +4 other references
Nigeria
 
  • Jigawa
    • Dutse
Bennett et al. (1984) +3 other references
North Korea
 
  • Kangwon Province
    • Hoeyang County
Paek et al. (1993) +1 other reference
  • South Hamgyong Province
    • Tanchon City
Paek et al. (1993)
Norway
 
  • Akershus
    • Asker
      • Hurum
Bergseth et al. (1960)
    • Lunner
[Ekerite]
[Ekerite] Werner (2003)
        • RV 4 roadcuts
[Ekerite] Werner (2003)
[Ekerite] Werner (2003)
    • Nittedal
[Ekerite] Kvamsdal (2018)
  • Buskerud
    • Kongsberg
[Ekerite] Bonin et al. (2003)
Andersen et al. (1993)
    • Øvre Eiker
      • Gislerud
[Ekerite] Knut Edvard Larsen collection # 3089
[Ekerite] Larsen (1999)
      • Hamre
[Ekerite]
[Ekerite] Dietrich et al. (1965)
[Ekerite] Raade (1982)
[Ekerite] Raade (1982)
[Ekerite] Larsen (1999)
  • Oslo
    • Oslomarka
[Ekerite] Kvamsdal (2018)
[Ekerite] Heldal +30 other references
  • Telemark
    • Skien
      • Luksefjell
        • Luksefjell Chapel (Bø Chapel)
[Ekerite] Dietrich et al. (1965)
Pakistan
 
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Mardan District
Kempe et al. (1980)
    • Mohmand District
Kempe (1973) +2 other references
Romania
 
  • Harghita County
Klötzli et al. (2022)
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
Sorokhtina et al. (2016)
    • Lovozersky District
      • Keivy Mountains
        • Western Keivy Massif
Zozulya +5 other references
Lunts et al. (1972) +2 other references
Macdonald et al. (2022)
Kalashnikov et al. (2016)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
Vasyukova et al. (2020)
  • Tuva
    • Tandinsky District
Vetrov et al. (2022)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Kalarsky District
Sklyarov et al. (2016)
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
 
  • Ascension Island
Van Tassel R (1952)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Al-Qassim Region
Pellaton et al. (and Explanatory Notes)
Stoeser et al. (1986)
  • Ha'il Region
Delfour (1977) +2 other references
Stoeser et al. (1985)
Quick (1983) +1 other reference
Stoeser et al. (1985) +1 other reference
du Bray +3 other references
Quick (1983) +1 other reference
Delfour (1977) +5 other references
Stoeser et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Kellogg (1984)
Stoeser et al. (1986)
Pallister (1984) +2 other references
du Bray +1 other reference
  • Mecca Region
Al-Muallem et al. (and Explanatory Notes) +3 other references
  • Medina Region
Kemp (1981)
Clark (1981) +1 other reference
Kemp et al. (1982)
Pellaton et al. (and Explanatory Notes) +1 other reference
Aleinikoff et al. (1988)
Delfour (1977) +1 other reference
Drysdall et al. (1984)
He et al. (2021)
Stoeser et al. (1986)
  • Najran Region
Sable et al. (with Explanatory notes) +1 other reference
  • Riyadh Region
Stoeser (1986) +2 other references
Letalenet (1979)
  • Tabuk Region
Clark et al. (with Explanation)
Harris et al. (1980) +1 other reference
Clark et al. (with Explanation)
Clark et al. (with Explanation)
Hedge (1984) +3 other references
Alabouvette et al. (1979) +1 other reference
Stoeser et al. (1986) +2 other references
Grainger et al. (1989)
Grainger et al. (1989)
Seychelles
 
Baker (1963) +3 other references
Baker (1963) +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • Free State
    • Fezile Dabi District Municipality
Gibson R (2008)
  • Western Cape
    • West Coast District Municipality
      • Matzikama Local Municipality
Harmer et al. (2016)
South Korea
 
  • North Chungcheong Province
    • Chungju City
      • Joongwon-gun
        • Mt. Eorae
No et al. (2019)
Sweden
 
  • Norrbotten County
    • Gällivare
      • Nautanen
Drejing-Carroll et al. (2023)
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Eilean á Chèo
        • Isle of Skye
Wager et al. (1965)
    • Outer Hebrides
en.wikipedia.org (2004)
Young et al. (1978)
    • South Ayrshire
Harrison et al. (1987) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • California
    • San Bernardino County
      • Clark Mts (Clark Mountain Range)
        • Mountain Pass District
          • Mountain Pass
Watts et al. (2022)
  • Colorado
    • Fremont County
Berke et al. (2023)
  • Maine
    • Aroostook County
      • Pennington Mountain
Wang et al. (2023) +2 other references
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Weepah Mining District
- (2005)
    • Eureka County
      • Mount Hope Mining District
- (2005)
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
  • Washington
    • Chelan County
      • Lake Chelan
- (2005)
Vietnam
 
  • Lai Châu Province
    • Tam Đường District
Polyakov +2 other references
Yemen
 
  • Aden Governorate
Beydoun et al. (1969)
  • Al Hudaydah Governorate
Capaldi et al. (1987)
Capaldi et al. (1987)
  • Al Mahwit Governorate
Civetta et al. (1978) +1 other reference
  • Raymah Governorate
Grolier et al. (1978) +2 other references
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