Marosohy (Marosohihy) thorianite deposit, Belafa area, Maromby Commune, Amboasary Department, Anosy (Fort Dauphin) Region, Tuléar (Toliara) Province, Madagascar

(Marosohy, Kaominina Maromby, Departementa Amboasary, Faritra Anosy, Faritany Toliary, Madagasikara)

A thorianite deposit situated 4 km S of Belafa. Exploitation started by the "Commisariat á l'Energie Atomique" (CEA) in 1955.
References:
J.Behier: Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Serv. Geol.Mad. A 1871.
Besaire,H.(1966): Gites mineraux de Madagascar.Ann.Geo.Mad XXXIV,Tananarive

Detailed

Mineral List:

	Anorthite

	Corundum

	Scapolite var: Wernerite

	Spinel

	Thorianite

	Titanite

6 entries listed. 5 valid minerals.

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