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Ianakafy (Inanakafy), Ianakafy Commune, Betroka District, Anosy Region (Fort Dauphin Region), Tuléar Province (Toliara), Madagascar
Ianakafy, Kaominina Ianakafy, Distrikan'i Betroka, Faritra Anosy, Faritanin'i Toliary, MadagasikaraKnorring, Sahama & Lehtinen (1969) published data on kornerupine found in 2 samples of a highly metamorphic gneiss said to come from "Inanakafy" near Betroka, Madagascar. "Inanakafy" is most probably a mispelling and refers to the small village and commune center Ianakafy situated about 90 km along a dirt road West of Betroka.
Mineral List
| 'Albite-Anorthite Series' Cordierite Kornerupine | 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup' Phlogopite Sapphirine | Spinel 'Tourmaline' Zircon |
9 entries listed. 6 valid minerals.
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References
Knorring,v.O; Sahama, Th.G & Lehtinen, M.(1969): Kornerupine-bearing gneiss from Inanakafy nearBetroka, Madagascar. Bull.Geol.Soc. Finland 41, 79-84
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