Ianakafy (Inanakafy), Betroka Department, Horombe Region, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar

(Kaominina Ianakafy, Departementa Betroka, Faritra Horombe, Faritany Fianarantsoa, Madagasikara)

Knorring, 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.

Reference:
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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Mineral List:

	'Albite-Anorthite Series'

	Cordierite

	Kornerupine

	'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'

	Phlogopite

	Sapphirine

	Spinel

	'Tourmaline Group'

	Zircon

9 entries listed. 6 valid minerals.

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