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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [ | + | [[Igneous]] rock containing 65 to 95% of [[felsic minerals]], such as feldspathoids ([[nepheline]] and [[leucite]]), [[muscovite]], and [[corundum]]. Because felsic minerals lack iron and magnesium, they are generally light in color and consequently are referred to as leucocratic. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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rocha leucocrática (Port.) | rocha leucocrática (Port.) | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * | + | * José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, Submitted information, 2009 |
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: Leucocratic rock | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: Leucocratic rock | ||
Latest revision as of 12:39, 7 October 2022
Description
Igneous rock containing 65 to 95% of Felsic minerals, such as feldspathoids (Nepheline and Leucite), Muscovite, and Corundum. Because felsic minerals lack iron and magnesium, they are generally light in color and consequently are referred to as leucocratic.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rocha leucocrática (Port.)
Resources and Citations
- José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, Submitted information, 2009
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: Leucocratic rock