Kiekie Volcanic Series, Niihau Island, Kauai County, Hawaii, USAi
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Kiekie Volcanic Series | Volcanic Complex |
Niihau Island | Island |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
21° North , 160° West (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~16km
Locality type:
The post-shield rocks underlie most of the coastal areas and comprise lava flows, mixed cinder and lava cones, and tuff cones.
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5 valid minerals.
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ⓘ Aegirine-augite Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045
Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045
Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ 'Glass' Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ 'Melilite Group' Formula: Ca2M(XSiO7) Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ Pigeonite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Reference: Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
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ⓘ | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Aegirine-augite | 9.DA.20 | (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Augite | 9.DA.15 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Pigeonite | 9.DA.10 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
ⓘ | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Glass' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Melilite Group' | - | Ca2M(XSiO7) |
ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
O | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
O | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
O | ⓘ Melilite Group | Ca2M(XSiO7) |
O | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Na | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Al | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Si | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Melilite Group | Ca2M(XSiO7) |
Si | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Ca | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Melilite Group | Ca2M(XSiO7) |
Ca | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Ti | Titanium | |
Ti | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Fe | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Macdonald, G. A. (1947). Petrography of Niihau. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 39-51.
Hinds, N. E. (1925). Melilite and nephelite basalt in Hawaii. The Journal of Geology, 33(5), 526-539. doi.org/10.1086/623217
Woolley, A. R. (2019). Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World, Part 4: Antarctica, Asia and Europe (excluding the former USSR), Australasia and Oceanic Islands. Geological Society of London, p. 522.
Stearns, H. T. (1947). Geology and ground-water resources of the island of Niihau, Hawaii. Hawaii Division of Hydrography Bulletin, 12, 3-38.
Dixon, J., Clague, D. A., Cousens, B., Monsalve, M. L., & Uhl, J. (2008). Carbonatite and silicate melt metasomatism of the mantle surrounding the Hawaiian plume: Evidence from volatiles, trace elements, and radiogenic isotopes in rejuvenated‐stage lavas from Niihau, Hawaii. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9, Q09005 doi.org/10.1029/2008GC002076
Washington, H. S., & Keyes, M. G. (1926). Petrology of the Hawaiian Islands, V; The Leeward Islands. American Journal of Science, (70), 336-352. doi.org/10.2475/ajs.s5-12.70.336
Cousens, B. L., & Clague, D. A. (2015). Shield to rejuvenated stage volcanism on Kauai and Niihau, Hawaiian Islands. Journal of Petrology, 56(8), 1547-1584. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egv045
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