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Marsabit County, Kenyai
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Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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North shore, Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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North shore, Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
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Central Island, Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
Neighbouring regions:
Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Somali Region, Ethiopia
Turkana County, Kenya
Isiolo County, Kenya
Wajir County, Kenya
Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia
Samburu County, Kenya
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Marsabit15,361 (2017)
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Marsabit, Kenya
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Marsabit County, Kenia
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contea di Marsabit, Kenya
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馬薩比特郡, 肯尼亚
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Marsabit, Kenia
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Kaunti ya Marsabit, Kenya
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Marsabit, Kenya
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Marsabit, Kenia
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شهرستان مارسابیت, کنیا
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マルサビット , ケニア
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마르사비트 현, 케냐
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Marsabit Kūn, Kenya
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Marsabit fylke, Kenya
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Marsabit, Kenia
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Marsabit, Kenya
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مارسابیت کاؤنٹی, کینیا
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Marsabit, Kenya


One of the 47 counties of Kenya. This county was part of the former Eastern province prior to 2013.

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ⓘ Aegirine
Formula: NaFe3+Si2O6
Reference: Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111.
ⓘ Aegirine-augite
Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Aenigmatite
Formula: Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase
Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'
Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.
ⓘ Analcime
Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Andradite
Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Andradite var. Melanite
Formula: Ca3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Anorthite
Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8)
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite
Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Augite
Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite
Formula: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.
ⓘ Burkeite
Formula: Na6(CO3)(SO4)2
Reference: Vergouwen, L. (1979) Two new occurrences and the Gibbs energy of burkeite. Mineralogical Magazine 43:327, 341-345.
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.
ⓘ 'Chrome-Spinel (of Dana)'
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Enstatite
Formula: Mg2Si2O6
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.
ⓘ Halite
Formula: NaCl
Reference: Vergouwen, L. (1979) Two new occurrences and the Gibbs energy of burkeite. Mineralogical Magazine 43:327, 341-345.
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Reference: AOKI, K. I., & SUWA, K. (1977). Major element geochemistry of peridotite nodules from Samburu district, Kenya. Second Preliminary Report of African Studies (Earth Sciences 2), Nagoya University, 2, 161-164. Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1984). Miocene to Quaternary volcanism in eastern Kenya: sequence and geochronology. Tectonophysics, 101(1-2), 75-86. doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(84)90043-X Suwa, K., Yusa, Y., & Kishida, N. (1975). Petrology of peridotite nodules from Ndonyuo Olnchoro, Samburu district, central Kenya. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 273-286). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50025-0 Rix, P. (1973). Geology of the Kauro-Merille area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rept. 92. Charsley, T. J. (1987). Geology of the Laisamis area. Geol. Surv. Kenya Rep, 106.
ⓘ Nepheline
Formula: Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105. Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.
ⓘ Orthoclase
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ 'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
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Agate

Lake Turkana, Marsabit County, Kenya
ⓘ Quartz var. Agate
Reference: Takehiro Touge
ⓘ Sanidine
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Sodalite
Formula: Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Reference: Fitch, F. J., Watkins, R. T., & MILLER, J. A. (1975). Age of a new carbonatite locality in northern Kenya. Nature, 254(5501), 581-583. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/254581a0.pdf Key, R. M., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Geology of the Sabarei area. Republic of Kenya Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geological Department Report, 111. McDougall, I., & Watkins, R. T. (1988). Potassium–argon ages of volcanic rocks from northeast of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya. Geological Magazine, 125(1), 15-23. doi.org/10.1017/S001675680000933X Ministry of Energy and Regional Development 1987. Geological map of Kenya. 1:1000000. Ministry of Energy and Regional Development, Republic of Kenya. Wilkinson, A.F. 1988. Geology of the Allia Bay Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 109.
ⓘ Thénardite
Formula: Na2SO4
Reference: Vergouwen, L. (1979) Two new occurrences and the Gibbs energy of burkeite. Mineralogical Magazine 43:327, 341-345.
ⓘ Titanite
Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.
ⓘ 'Zeolite Group'
Reference: Baker, B. H. (1963). Geology of the Baragoi Area. Report, Geological Survey of Kenya, 53. Dodson, R. G. (1963). Geology of the South Horr area. Rep. Geol. Surv. Kenya, 60, 53. Joubert, P. (1966). Geology of the Loperot area: Degree sheet 18, SE quarter (No. 74). Ministry of Natural Resources, Geological Survey of Kenya. Dodson, R. G. (1971). Geology of the Area South of Lodwar: Degree Sheet 18, NE Quarter. Ministry of Natural Resources. Geological survey of Kenya. Ochieng, J. O., Wilkinson, A. F., Kagasi, J., & Kimomo, S. (1988). Geology of the Loiyangalani area. Report 107 (Reconnaissance). Wilkinson, A. F. (1988). Geology of the Allia Bay area. Report Mines Geol Dept Kenya, 109, 1-54. Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part 3: Africa. Geological Society. Natural History Museum, London, p. 105.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 3 - Halides
ⓘHalite3.AA.20NaCl
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘvar. Agate4.DA.05SiO2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘBurkeite7.BD.25Na6(CO3)(SO4)2
ⓘThénardite7.AD.25Na2SO4
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘAegirine9.DA.25NaFe3+Si2O6
ⓘAegirine-augite9.DA.20(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
ⓘAenigmatite9.DH.40Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘvar. Oligoclase9.FA.35(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
ⓘAnalcime9.GB.05Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O
ⓘAndradite9.AD.25Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
ⓘvar. Melanite9.AD.25Ca3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
ⓘAnorthite9.FA.35Ca(Al2Si2O8)
ⓘvar. Labradorite9.FA.35(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
ⓘAugite9.DA.15(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
ⓘvar. Titanium-bearing Augite9.DA.15(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
ⓘEnstatite9.DA.05Mg2Si2O6
ⓘNepheline9.FA.05Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
ⓘOrthoclase9.FA.30K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘSanidine9.FA.30K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘSodalite9.FB.10Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
ⓘTitanite9.AG.15CaTi(SiO4)O
ⓘ'Zeolite Group'9.G0.
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
ⓘ'Amphibole Supergroup'-AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
ⓘ'Chrome-Spinel (of Dana)'-
ⓘ'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'-
ⓘ'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Hⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
CCarbon
Cⓘ BurkeiteNa6(CO3)(SO4)2
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ BurkeiteNa6(CO3)(SO4)2
Oⓘ ThénarditeNa2SO4
Oⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Oⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Oⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Oⓘ EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Oⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Oⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Oⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Oⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Oⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Oⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Oⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Oⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Oⓘ Andradite var. MelaniteCa3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
Oⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Oⓘ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
FFluorine
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Fⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
NaSodium
Naⓘ BurkeiteNa6(CO3)(SO4)2
Naⓘ ThénarditeNa2SO4
Naⓘ HaliteNaCl
Naⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Naⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Naⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Naⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Naⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Naⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Naⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Naⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Naⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Naⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Mgⓘ EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Mgⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Mgⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
AlAluminium
Alⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Alⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Alⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Alⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Alⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Alⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Alⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Alⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Alⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Alⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
SiSilicon
Siⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Siⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Siⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Siⓘ EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Siⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Siⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Siⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Siⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Siⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Siⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Siⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Siⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Siⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Siⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Siⓘ Andradite var. MelaniteCa3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
Siⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Siⓘ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
SSulfur
Sⓘ BurkeiteNa6(CO3)(SO4)2
Sⓘ ThénarditeNa2SO4
ClChlorine
Clⓘ HaliteNaCl
Clⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Clⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
KPotassium
Kⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Kⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Kⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Caⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Caⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Caⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Caⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Caⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Caⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Caⓘ Andradite var. MelaniteCa3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
Caⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Caⓘ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Tiⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Tiⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Tiⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Tiⓘ Andradite var. MelaniteCa3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
FeIron
Feⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Feⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Feⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Feⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Feⓘ Andradite var. MelaniteCa3(Fe3+,Ti)2(SiO4)3
Feⓘ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3

Geochronology

Mineralization age: Miocene : 20.7 ± 1.4 Ma to 14.4 ± 0.7 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
 Cenozoic
  Neogene
   Miocene
ⓘ Microsyenite14.4 ± 0.7 MaJibisa Ring Complex, Marsabit County, Kenya
ⓘ Peralkaline alkali-feldspar-granite20.7 ± 1.4 MaJibisa Ring Complex, Marsabit County, Kenya

Fossils

There are 106 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

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Occurrences2266
Youngest Fossil Listed0.01 Ma (Pleistocene)
Oldest Fossil Listed23.0 Ma (Oligocene)
Stratigraphic UnitsClick here to view 22 stratigraphic units.
Fossils from RegionClick here to show the list.
Accepted NameHierarchy Age
Coscinodiscus
genus		Animalia : Porifera : Demospongea : Tetralithistida : Cylindrophymatidae : Coscinodiscus2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Ostracoda
class		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Cyprideis
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Cyprideis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Osteichthyes
unranked clade		Animalia : Chordata : Osteichthyes3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Siluriformes
order		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Siluriformes3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Squamata
order		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Squamata2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Crocodylia
unranked clade		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Aves
class		Animalia : Chordata : Aves2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Mammalia
class		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Carnivora
order		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Enhydriodon
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : Enhydriodon2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Pelomedusidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Pelomedusidae23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Trionychidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae23.03 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Trionyx
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae : Trionyx5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Geochelone
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Testudinidae : Geochelone5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Crocodylus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Crocodylus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Euthecodon
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Euthecodon3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Tomistoma
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Tomistoma23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Erinaceus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Erinaceomorpha : Erinaceidae : Erinaceus5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Soricidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Soricomorpha : Soricidae5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Crocidura
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Soricomorpha : Soricidae : Crocidura5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Chiroptera
order		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Chiroptera1.806 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Scotophilus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Chiroptera : Vespertilionidae : Scotophilus5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Primates
order		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Cercopithecidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Cercocebus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Cercocebus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Cercopithecoides
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Cercopithecoides5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Colobus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Colobus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Papio
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Papio5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Paracolobus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Paracolobus2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Parapapio
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Parapapio5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Theropithecus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Theropithecus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Hominoidea
superfamily		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominoidea23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Hominidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae5.333 - 0 Ma
Cenozoic
Australopithecus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Australopithecus3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Homo
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Homo5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Viverridae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Viverridae2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Pseudocivetta
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Viverridae : Pseudocivetta5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hyaenidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Felidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Dinofelis
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Dinofelis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Homotherium
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Homotherium5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Megantereon
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Megantereon5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Panthera
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Panthera5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Mustelidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Aonyx
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : Aonyx5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Lutra
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : Lutra5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Rodentia
order		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia23.03 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Sciuridae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Sciuridae5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Tatera
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Tatera5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Muridae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Aethomys
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Aethomys5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Arvicanthis
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Arvicanthis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Mastomys
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Mastomys5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Mus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Mus5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Thallomys
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Thallomys5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hystricidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Hystricidae2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Hystrix
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Hystricidae : Hystrix5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Thryonomys
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Thryonomyidae : Thryonomys5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Suidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Kolpochoerus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Kolpochoerus3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Metridiochoerus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Metridiochoerus2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Nyanzachoerus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Nyanzachoerus5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Phacochoerus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Phacochoerus3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippopotamidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Hexaprotodon
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hexaprotodon5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippopotamus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hippopotamus3.6 - 1.806 Ma
Cenozoic
Camelus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Camelidae : Camelus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Giraffidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Giraffa
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Giraffa5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Bovidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Aepyceros
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Aepyceros3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Cephalophus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Cephalophus2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Damaliscus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Damaliscus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Gazella
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Gazella5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Kobus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Kobus3.6 - 1.806 Ma
Cenozoic
Madoqua
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Madoqua3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Megalotragus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Megalotragus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Oryx
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Oryx5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Pelorovis
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Pelorovis2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Raphicerus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Raphicerus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Simatherium
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Simatherium3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Syncerus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Syncerus3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Tragelaphus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Tragelaphus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Equidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Equus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Equus5.333 - 0 Ma
Cenozoic
Hipparion
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Hipparion5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Rhinocerotidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Aceratherium
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : Aceratherium23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Ceratotherium
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : Ceratotherium3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Dicerorhinus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : Dicerorhinus23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Proboscidea
order		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Gomphotheriidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Gomphotheriidae23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Elephantidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae5.333 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Elephas
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Elephas5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Loxodonta
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Loxodonta3.6 - 1.806 Ma
Cenozoic
Orycteropus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Tubulidentata : Orycteropodidae : Orycteropus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Panthera leo
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Panthera : Panthera leo5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Acacia
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Fabales : Fabaceae : Acacia2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Ficus
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Rosales : Moraceae : Ficus2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Trionyx triunguis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae : Trionyx : Trionyx triunguis2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Terminalia
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Myrtales : Combretaceae : Terminalia2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Tabernaemontana
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Gentianales : Apocynaceae : Tabernaemontana2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Populus
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Malpighiales : Salicaceae : Populus2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Testudines
order		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Amphicyoninae
subfamily		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Amphicyonidae : Amphicyoninae23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Ariidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Ariidae3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Cyprinidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Cypriniformes : Cyprinidae5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Barbus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Cypriniformes : Cyprinidae : Barbus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Nycteridae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Chiroptera : Nycteridae5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Vertebrata
subphylum		Animalia : Chordata : Vertebrata3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Melosira
genus		Chromista : Ochrophyta : Bacillariophyceae : Melosirales : Melosiraceae : Melosira2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Hippopotamus gorgops
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hippopotamus : Hippopotamus gorgops5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippopotamus karumensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hippopotamus : Hippopotamus karumensis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Praeanthropus africanus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Praeanthropus : Praeanthropus africanus5.333 - 3.6 Ma
Neogene
Paranthropus boisei
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Paranthropus : Paranthropus boisei5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Homo habilis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Homo : Homo habilis5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Homo erectus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Homo : Homo erectus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippopotamus protamphibius
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hippopotamus : Hippopotamus protamphibius3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippopotamus aethiopicus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hippopotamus : Hippopotamus aethiopicus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Equus (Dolichohippus) grevyi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Equus : Equus (Dolichohippus) grevyi5.333 - 0 Ma
Cenozoic
Protopterus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Osteichthyes : Ceratodontiformes : Lepidosirenidae : Protopterus23.03 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Chlorocebus aethiops
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Chlorocebus : Chlorocebus aethiops5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Darwinula
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Darwinulidae : Darwinula3.6 - 0 Ma
Cenozoic
Equus tabeti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Equus : Equus tabeti5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hyainailouros nyanzae
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Hyainailouros : Hyainailouros nyanzae23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Limnocythere
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Limnocytheridae : Limnocythere3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Ilyocypris
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Cyprididae : Ilyocypris2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Cypris
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Cyprididae : Cypris5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Bovini
tribe		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Bovini2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Tragelaphini
tribe		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Tragelaphini5.333 - 0 Ma
Cenozoic
Antilopini
tribe		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Antilopini2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Reduncini
tribe		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Reduncini5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Alcelaphini
tribe		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Alcelaphini5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Kenyapithecus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Kenyapithecus23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Nycteris
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Chiroptera : Nycteridae : Nycteris5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Genetta genetta
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Viverridae : Genetta : Genetta genetta5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Potamochoerus porcus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Potamochoerus : Potamochoerus porcus3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Diceros bicornis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : Diceros : Diceros bicornis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Prodeinotherium hobleyi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Deinotheriidae : Prodeinotherium : Prodeinotherium hobleyi23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Lopholistriodon moruoroti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Lopholistriodon : Lopholistriodon moruoroti23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Diamantohyus africanus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Palaeochoeridae : Sanitherium : Diamantohyus africanus23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Chilotheridium pattersoni
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : Chilotheridium : Chilotheridium pattersoni23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Ceratotherium simum
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : Ceratotherium : Ceratotherium simum5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Megantereon eurynodon
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Megantereon : Megantereon eurynodon5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Clarias
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Clariidae : Clarias5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Clariidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Clariidae23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Lates
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Perciformes : Latidae : Lates5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Polypterus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Polypteriformes : Polypteridae : Polypterus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Gymnarchus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Osteoglossiformes : Gymnarchidae : Gymnarchus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Synodontis
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Mochokidae : Synodontis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Auchenoglanis
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Bagridae : Auchenoglanis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Canthumeryx sirtensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Canthumeryx : Canthumeryx sirtensis23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Dorcatherium pigotti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Tragulidae : Dorcatherium : Dorcatherium pigotti23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Eurygnathohippus hasumense
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Eurygnathohippus : Eurygnathohippus hasumense5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Theropithecus oswaldi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Theropithecus : Theropithecus oswaldi5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Palaeoloxodon recki
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Elephas : Palaeoloxodon recki5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Kolpochoerus limnetes
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Kolpochoerus : Kolpochoerus limnetes5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Metridiochoerus andrewsi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Metridiochoerus : Metridiochoerus andrewsi5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Metridiochoerus modestus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Metridiochoerus : Metridiochoerus modestus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Giraffa jumae
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Giraffa : Giraffa jumae3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Sivatherium maurusium
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Sivatherium : Sivatherium maurusium5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Pelorovis oldowayensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Pelorovis : Pelorovis oldowayensis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Pelorovis turkanensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Pelorovis : Pelorovis turkanensis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Connochaetes gentryi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Connochaetes : Connochaetes gentryi5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Pectinator
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Ctenodactylidae : Pectinator1.806 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Micropithecus clarki
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Micropithecus : Micropithecus clarki23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Afrohyrax championi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Hyracoidea : Titanohyracidae : Afrohyrax : Afrohyrax championi23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Nanger granti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Nanger : Nanger granti5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Beatragus hunteri
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Beatragus : Beatragus hunteri2.588 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Kobus : Kobus ellipsiprymnus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Dasyatis africana
species		Animalia : Chordata : Elasmobranchii : Myliobatiformes : Dasyatidae : Dasyatis : Dasyatis africana5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Gomphotherium angustidens
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Gomphotheriidae : Gomphotherium : Gomphotherium angustidens23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Deinotherium bozasi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Deinotheriidae : Deinotherium : Deinotherium bozasi5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Crocodylus niloticus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Crocodylus : Crocodylus niloticus23.03 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Orycteropus djourabensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Tubulidentata : Orycteropodidae : Orycteropus : Orycteropus djourabensis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Cichlidae
family		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Cichliformes : Cichlidae5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Giraffa stillei
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Giraffa : Giraffa stillei5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Giraffa pygmaea
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Giraffa : Giraffa pygmaea5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Gomphocythere
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Limnocytheridae : Gomphocythere3.6 - 0 Ma
Cenozoic
Sivameryx
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Anthracotheriidae : Sivameryx23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Mecistops
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Mecistops2.588 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Noropithecus bulukensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Victoriapithecidae : Noropithecus : Noropithecus bulukensis23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Crocuta crocuta
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae : Crocuta : Crocuta crocuta5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Canis mesomelas
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Canidae : Canis : Canis mesomelas5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Jaculus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Jaculus1.806 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Cercopithecus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Cercopithecus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Tragelaphus : Tragelaphus strepsiceros5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Aepyceros melampus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Aepyceros : Aepyceros melampus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Kobus kob
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Kobus : Kobus kob5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Equus quagga burchelli
subspecies		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Equus : Equus quagga burchelli1.806 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Lannea
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Sapindales : Anacardiaceae : Lannea2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Crocodylus thorbjarnarsoni
species		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Crocodylus : Crocodylus thorbjarnarsoni5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Euthecodon brumpti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Euthecodon : Euthecodon brumpti5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Ilyocypris gibba
species		Animalia : Arthropoda : Ostracoda : Podocopida : Ilyocyprididae : Ilyocypris : Ilyocypris gibba3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Zizyphus
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Magnoliopsida : Rosales : Rhamnaceae : Zizyphus2.588 - 1.806 Ma
Pleistocene
Chrysomya
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Insecta : Diptera : Calliphoridae : Chrysomya1.806 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Cyclanorbis elegans
species		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae : Cyclanorbis : Cyclanorbis elegans2.588 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Cyclanorbis senegalensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae : Cyclanorbis : Cyclanorbis senegalensis2.588 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Dorcatherium chappuisi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Tragulidae : Dorcatherium : Dorcatherium chappuisi23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Clarotes
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Claroteidae : Clarotes1.806 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Hydrocynus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Characiformes : Alestidae : Hydrocynus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Gazella praethomsoni
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Gazella : Gazella praethomsoni5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Adenota recki
species		Adenota : Adenota recki5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Beatragus antiquus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Beatragus : Beatragus antiquus3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Parmularius altidens
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Parmularius : Parmularius altidens3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Parmularius angusticornis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Parmularius : Parmularius angusticornis3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippotragus niro
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Hippotragus : Hippotragus niro3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Aepyceros shungurae
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Aepyceros : Aepyceros shungurae3.6 - 1.806 Ma
Cenozoic
Kobus sigmoidalis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Kobus : Kobus sigmoidalis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Kobus leche
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Kobus : Kobus leche5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Redunca ancystrocera
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Redunca : Redunca ancystrocera5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Menelikia lyrocera
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Menelikia : Menelikia lyrocera5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Menelikia leakeyi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Menelikia : Menelikia leakeyi3.6 - 2.588 Ma
Cenozoic
Hippotragus gigas
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Hippotragus : Hippotragus gigas5.333 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Damaliscus eppsi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Damaliscus : Damaliscus eppsi5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Libycochoerus massai
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Libycochoerus : Libycochoerus massai23.03 - 15.97 Ma
Miocene
Nyanzachoerus kanamensis
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Nyanzachoerus : Nyanzachoerus kanamensis5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Hylochoerus euilus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Hylochoerus : Hylochoerus euilus3.6 - 1.806 Ma
Cenozoic
Gerontochoerus scotti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Gerontochoerus : Gerontochoerus scotti3.6 - 0.781 Ma
Cenozoic
Metridiochoerus hopwoodi
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Metridiochoerus : Metridiochoerus hopwoodi5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Metridiochoerus compactus
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Metridiochoerus : Metridiochoerus compactus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Mutela nilotica
species		Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Unionida : Iridinidae : Mutela : Mutela nilotica2.588 - 0.781 Ma
Pleistocene
Bagrus
genus		Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Bagridae : Bagrus5.333 - 0.0117 Ma
Cenozoic
Theropithecus (Omopithecus) brumpti
species		Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Theropithecus : Theropithecus (Omopithecus) brumpti5.333 - 1.806 Ma
Cenozoic
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