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Mineralogical classification mineral particle samples
| Sample | Mineralogical classification |
|---|---|
| Quartz | Tectosilicates, quartz group |
| Na-feldspar | Tectosilicates, feldspar group |
| K-feldspar | Tectosilicates, feldspar group |
| Ca-feldspar | Tectosilicates, feldspar group |
| Hornblende | Inosilicates, amphibole group |
| Actinolite | Inosilicates, amphibole group |
| Augite | Inosilicates, pyroxene group |
| Orthopyroxene | Inosilicates, pyroxene group |
| Biotite | Phyllosilicates, mica group |
| Epidote | Sorosilicates, epidote group |
