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Ekerite

A rock subtype
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A local name for a peralkaline alkali-feldspar-granite from Eiker (Eker), Oslo district, Norway, containing anorthoclase, microperthite with small amounts of arfvedsonite and aegirine.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
51189
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51189:4

Similar NamesHide

AkeriteA rock subtype
EakeriteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa2SnAl2Si6O18(OH)2 · 2H2O
EckeriteA valid IMA mineral speciesAg2CuAsS3
EckriteA synonym of Winchite
ElkeriteA variety of 'Pyrobitumen'
EucriteA synonym of 'Eucrite meteorite'
EucroiteA synonym of Euchroite
EukairiteA synonym of Eucairite
Kerite

Classification of EkeriteHide

Mineralogy of EkeriteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Amphibole > ArfvedsoniteNaNa2(Fe2+4Fe3+)Si8O22(OH)2
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
MicroperthiteA microscopic intergrowth of albite or other plagioclase and orthoclase or microcline.
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6

Other Language Names for EkeriteHide

German:Ekerit

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Ekerite associated with 'Calcium-bearing Elpidite'(Na,Ca)2ZrSi6O15 · 3H2O
1 photo of Ekerite associated with Janhaugite(Na,Ca)3(Mn2+,Fe2+)3(Ti,Zr,Nb)2(Si2O7)2O2(OH,F)2

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