Ultrapotassic Igneous Rocks - Types of Ultrapotassic Rocks

Types of Ultrapotassic Rocks

  • Lamprophyres and melilitic rocks
  • Kimberlite
  • Lamproite
  • Orangeite (see Group II kimberlite)
  • Feldspathoid-bearing rocks such as leucitites
  • K-feldspar enriched leucogranites

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