Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Granitberg Complex, ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency, ǁKaras Region, Namibiai
Regional Level Types
Granitberg ComplexComplex
ǃNamiǂNûs ConstituencyConstituency
ǁKaras RegionRegion
NamibiaCountry

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
PhotosMapsSearch
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
27° 15' 17'' South , 15° 40' 4'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
-27.25487,15.66803
GeoHash:
G#: k75huw3hg
GRN:
S19E10
Type:
Complex
Köppen climate type:
BWk : Cold desert climate
Mindat Locality ID:
408357
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:408357:6
GUID (UUID V4):
e5ce88c8-0d71-4028-8e1e-ab10c13947a7


Complex is intruded into Precambrian feldspathic sandstones, dolomites and argillaceous rocks and underlying granite gneisses all of which are strongly metasomatized along the contacts.

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List


14 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

Select Rock List Type

Alphabetical List Tree Diagram

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Aegirine
Formula: NaFe3+Si2O6
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Aegirine-augite
Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Aenigmatite
Formula: Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Alkali Feldspar'
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Apatite'
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Arfvedsonite
Formula: [Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Astrophyllite
Formula: K2NaFe2+7Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Dolomite
Formula: CaMg(CO3)2
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Eudialyte
Formula: Na15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Eudialyte Group'
Formula: [N(1)N(2)N(3)N(4)N(5)]3[M(1.1)M(1.2)]3[M(2.1)M(2.2)M(2.3)]3-6[M(3)M(4)]Z3[Si24O72]Θ4X(1)X(2)
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Eudialyte Group var. Eucolite'
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Låvenite
Formula: Na2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Nepheline
Formula: Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Perovskite
Formula: CaTiO3
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Sodalite
Formula: Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ 'Sodic amphibole'
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
ⓘ Titanite
Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O
References:
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘMagnetite
var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite		4.BB.05Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
ⓘ4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘPerovskite4.CC.30CaTiO3
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘDolomite5.AB.10CaMg(CO3)2
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘTitanite9.AG.15CaTi(SiO4)O
ⓘLåvenite9.BE.17Na2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
ⓘEudialyte9.CO.10Na15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
ⓘAegirine-augite9.DA.20(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
ⓘAegirine9.DA.25NaFe3+Si2O6
ⓘAstrophyllite9.DC.05K2NaFe2+7Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
ⓘArfvedsonite9.DE.25[Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘAenigmatite9.DH.40Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
ⓘNepheline9.FA.05Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
ⓘSodalite9.FB.10Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Unclassified
ⓘ'Feldspar Group'-
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Alkali Feldspar'-
ⓘ'Feldspar Group
var. Perthite'		-
ⓘ'Eudialyte Group
var. Eucolite'		-[N(1)N(2)N(3)N(4)N(5)]3[M(1.1)M(1.2)]3[M(2.1)M(2.2)M(2.3)]3-6[M(3)M(4)]Z3[Si24O72]Θ4X(1)X(2)
ⓘ'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6
ⓘ'Eudialyte Group'-[N(1)N(2)N(3)N(4)N(5)]3[M(1.1)M(1.2)]3[M(2.1)M(2.2)M(2.3)]3-6[M(3)M(4)]Z3[Si24O72]Θ4X(1)X(2)
ⓘ'Apatite'-Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
ⓘ'Sodic amphibole'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ Arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
Hⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Hⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
CCarbon
Cⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Oⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Oⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Oⓘ Arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
Oⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Oⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Oⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Oⓘ PerovskiteCaTiO3
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Oⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Oⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing MagnetiteFe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
Oⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Oⓘ Eudialyte Group[N(1)N(2)N(3)N(4)N(5)]3[M(1.1)M(1.2)]3[M(2.1)M(2.2)M(2.3)]3-6[M(3)M(4)]Z3[Si24O72]Θ4X(1)X(2)
Oⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
FFluorine
Fⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Fⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Fⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
NaSodium
Naⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Naⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Naⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Naⓘ Arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
Naⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Naⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Naⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Naⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Naⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Mgⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Alⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
SiSilicon
Siⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Siⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Siⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Siⓘ Arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
Siⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Siⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Siⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Siⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Siⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Siⓘ Eudialyte Group[N(1)N(2)N(3)N(4)N(5)]3[M(1.1)M(1.2)]3[M(2.1)M(2.2)M(2.3)]3-6[M(3)M(4)]Z3[Si24O72]Θ4X(1)X(2)
PPhosphorus
Pⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
ClChlorine
Clⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Clⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Clⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
KPotassium
Kⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Caⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Caⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Caⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Caⓘ PerovskiteCaTiO3
Caⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Caⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Tiⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Tiⓘ PerovskiteCaTiO3
Tiⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Tiⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing MagnetiteFe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
MnManganese
Mnⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
FeIron
Feⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Feⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Feⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Feⓘ Arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
Feⓘ AstrophylliteK2NaFe72+Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing MagnetiteFe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
ZrZirconium
Zrⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Zrⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2

Geochronology

Mineralization age: Early/Lower Cretaceous : 130 ± 2 Ma

Important note: This table is based only on rock and mineral ages recorded on mindat.org for this locality and is not necessarily a complete representation of the geochronology, but does give an indication of possible mineralization events relevant to this locality. As more age information is added this table may expand in the future. A break in the table simply indicates a lack of data entered here, not necessarily a break in the geologic sequence. Grey background entries are from different, related, localities.

Geologic TimeRocks, Minerals and Events
Phanerozoic
 Mesozoic
  Cretaceous
   Early/Lower Cretaceous
ⓘ Biotite130 ± 2 Ma

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

African PlateTectonic Plate

This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.

References

Verwoerd, W. J. (1967). The carbonatites of South Africa and South West Africa. Government Printer, South Africa., 6.
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975) The Luderitz alkaline province, South West Africa. II. Metasomatism and assimilation in the contact aureole of the Granitberg foyaite complex. Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa, 78. 225-233 doi:10.10520/EJC-1ac87e579d
Marsh, J. S. (1975). Aenigmatite stability in silica-undersaturated rocks. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 50(2), 135-144. doi.org/10.1007/BF00373333
Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 216.
Quick NavTopMineral ListRock TypesGeochronologyOther RegionsReferences
 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: May 1, 2024 15:40:58 Page updated: December 16, 2023 17:08:21
Go to top of page