Aaiun-Tarfaya basin, African Platei
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ⓘ Aegirine-augite Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Alabandite Formula: MnS Localities: Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup' Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Localities: Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Meteoritical Society Abstracts (2001) |
ⓘ Baddeleyite Formula: ZrO2 Reference: Ferrière, L., Meier, M.M.M., Assis Fernandes, V., Fritz, J., Greshake, A., Barrat, J.-A., Böttger, U., Bouvier, A., Brandstätter, F., Busemann, H., Korotev, R.L., Maden, C., Magna, T., Schmitt-Kopplin, P., Schrader, D.L., Wadhwa, M. (2017): The unique crowdfunded Oued Awlitis 001 lunar meteorite – A consortium overview. 48th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 2017, 1621.pdf [https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/pdf/1621.pdf] |
ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Bastnäsite-(Ce) Formula: Ce(CO3)F Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ '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: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Burbankite Formula: (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite Formula: (Ca,Mn)CO3 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Calc-silicate minerals' Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Celestine Formula: SrSO4 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Chromite Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2O4 Reference: Meteoritical Society Abstracts (2001) |
ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup' Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Coffinite Formula: U(SiO4) · nH2O Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Locality: Azougar N’Tilili deposit, Tan-Tan Cercle, Tan-Tan Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco Reference: http://www.onhym.com/ONHYM/pdf/ANG/promotion%20sheets/Azougar%20N%27tilili%2002-09_English.pdf |
ⓘ Cristobalite Formula: SiO2 Reference: Ferrière, L., Meier, M.M.M., Assis Fernandes, V., Fritz, J., Greshake, A., Barrat, J.-A., Böttger, U., Bouvier, A., Brandstätter, F., Busemann, H., Korotev, R.L., Maden, C., Magna, T., Schmitt-Kopplin, P., Schrader, D.L., Wadhwa, M. (2017): The unique crowdfunded Oued Awlitis 001 lunar meteorite – A consortium overview. 48th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 2017, 1621.pdf [https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/pdf/1621.pdf] |
ⓘ Daubréelite Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2S4 Localities: Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Digenite Formula: Cu9S5 Locality: Azougar N’Tilili deposit, Tan-Tan Cercle, Tan-Tan Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco Reference: http://www.onhym.com/ONHYM/pdf/ANG/promotion%20sheets/Azougar%20N%27tilili%2002-09_English.pdf |
ⓘ Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite Formula: Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Donwilhelmsite (TL) Formula: CaAl4Si2O11 Type Locality: Reference: Fritz, J., Greshake, A., Klementova, M., Wirth, R., Palatinus, L., Trønnes, R.G., Fernandes, V.A., Böttger, U., Ferrière, L. (2020) Donwilhelmsite, [CaAl4Si2O11], a new lunar high-pressure Ca-Al-silicate with relevance for subducted terrestrial sediments. American Mineralogist: 105(11): 1704–1711.; Fritz, J., Greshake, A., Klementova, M., Wirth, R., Palatinus, L., Assis Fernandes, V., Böttger, U. and Ferrière, L. (2019) Donwilhelmsite, IMA 2018-113. CNMNC Newsletter No. 47, February 2019, page 201. European Journal of Mineralogy: 31: 199–204. |
ⓘ Enstatite Formula: Mg2Si2O6 Localities: Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Fayalite Formula: Fe2+2SiO4 Reference: Meteoritical Society Abstracts (2001) |
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' Localities: Reference: Russell, S.S., Zolensky, M., Righter, K., Folco, L., Jones, R., Connolly, H.C. Jnr., Grossman, J.N. (2005) The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 89, 2005 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 40(9) (Suppl.), A201-A263. |
ⓘ Fluorapatite Formula: Ca5(PO4)3F Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Forsterite Formula: Mg2SiO4 Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432 |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: http://www.onhym.com/ONHYM/pdf/ANG/promotion%20sheets/Azougar%20N%27tilili%2002-09_English.pdf |
ⓘ Graphite Formula: C Localities: Reference: http://www.onhym.com/ONHYM/pdf/ANG/promotion%20sheets/Azougar%20N%27tilili%2002-09_English.pdf |
ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Description: Secondary terrestrial phase Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ Halite Formula: NaCl Description: Secondary terrestrial phase Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ Hedenbergite Formula: CaFe2+Si2O6 Reference: Meteoritical Society Abstracts (2001) |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Localities: Twinihat carbonatite, Ouled Dlim Massif (Adrar Souttouf), Oued Ed-Dahab Province, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Region, Morocco Oued Awlitis 001 Lunar meteorite, Jraifia Cercle, Boujdour Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Northwest Africa 773 Lunar meteorite (NWA 773), Dchira, al-Saqiyah al-Hamra'a (Saguia el Hamra), Western Sahara Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Iron Formula: Fe Localities: Al Haggounia 001 meteorite, El Hagounia Caïdat, Daoura-El Hagounia Cercle, Tarfaya Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Oued Awlitis 001 Lunar meteorite, Jraifia Cercle, Boujdour Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Itqiy meteorite, al-Saqiyah al-Hamra'a (Saguia el Hamra), Western Sahara Description: as rare inclusions Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Iron var. Kamacite Formula: (Fe,Ni) Localities: Al Haggounia 001 meteorite, El Hagounia Caïdat, Daoura-El Hagounia Cercle, Tarfaya Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Oued Awlitis 001 Lunar meteorite, Jraifia Cercle, Boujdour Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Itqiy meteorite, al-Saqiyah al-Hamra'a (Saguia el Hamra), Western Sahara Description: as rare inclusions Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Jarosite Formula: KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'K Feldspar' Formula: KAlSi3O8 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Limonite' Reference: http://www.agricolaresources.com/ |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite Formula: Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Locality: Azougar N’Tilili deposit, Tan-Tan Cercle, Tan-Tan Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco Reference: http://www.onhym.com/ONHYM/pdf/ANG/promotion%20sheets/Azougar%20N%27tilili%2002-09_English.pdf |
ⓘ Melanterite Formula: Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ 'Mica Group' Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Microcline var. Hyalophane Formula: (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] Reference: Meteoritical Society Abstracts (2001) |
ⓘ 'Monazite' Formula: REE(PO4) Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) Formula: Ce(PO4) Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Niningerite Formula: (Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)S Reference: Patzer, A., Hill, D. H., & Boynton, W. V. (2001). Itqiy: A metal‐rich enstatite meteorite with achondritic texture. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36(11), 1495-1505. |
ⓘ Oldhamite Formula: (Ca,Mg)S Localities: Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Perryite ? Formula: (Ni,Fe)5(Si,P)2 Reference: Patzer, A., Hill, D. H., & Boynton, W. V. (2001). Itqiy: A metal‐rich enstatite meteorite with achondritic texture. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36(11), 1495-1505. |
ⓘ Phlogopite Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Pigeonite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Meteoritical Society Abstracts (2001) |
ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Localities: Al Haggounia 001 meteorite, El Hagounia Caïdat, Daoura-El Hagounia Cercle, Tarfaya Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Oued Awlitis 001 Lunar meteorite, Jraifia Cercle, Boujdour Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Northwest Africa 773 Lunar meteorite (NWA 773), Dchira, al-Saqiyah al-Hamra'a (Saguia el Hamra), Western Sahara Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Pyrochlore Group' Formula: A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z Reference: Benaouda, R., Holzheid, A., Schenk, V., Badra, L., Enaciri, A. (2017): Magmatic evolution of the Jbel Boho alkaline complex in the Bou Azzer inlier (Anti-Atlas/Morocco) and its relation to REE mineralization. Journal of African Earth Sciences: 129; doi: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2017.01.003
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Pyrochlore Group var. Ceriopyrochlore (of Hogarth 1977)' Formula: A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z Reference: Benaouda, R., Holzheid, A., Schenk, V., Badra, L., Enaciri, A. (2017): Magmatic evolution of the Jbel Boho alkaline complex in the Bou Azzer inlier (Anti-Atlas/Morocco) and its relation to REE mineralization. Journal of African Earth Sciences: 129; doi: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2017.01.003 |
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group' Formula: ADSi2O6 Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Twinihat carbonatite, Ouled Dlim Massif (Adrar Souttouf), Oued Ed-Dahab Province, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Region, Morocco Azougar N’Tilili deposit, Tan-Tan Cercle, Tan-Tan Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco Ain Kerma Project, Tan-Tan Cercle, Tan-Tan Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco Bu Craa (Bou Craa), Laâyoune Cercle, Laâyoune Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Reference: Benaouda, R., Kraemer, D., Sitnikova, M., Goldmann, S., Schwarz-Schampera, U., Errami, A., Mouttaqi, A., Bau, M. (2020): Discovery of high-grade REE-Nb-Fe mineralization associated with calciocarbonatite in south Morocco. Ore Geology Reviews, 109, (in press); http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16432
Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Schreibersite Formula: (Fe,Ni)3P Localities: Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ 'Silica' Localities: Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Spinel Formula: MgAl2O4 Reference: Wittmann, A. et al. (2014): M & PS, 49, A437; Wittmann, A. et al. (2015): LPS XLVI, Abstract #1141. |
ⓘ Strontianite Formula: SrCO3 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Sulphur Formula: S8 Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ Sylvite Formula: KCl Reference: A. J. Irving, T. E. Bunch, Alan E. Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Northwest Africa 2828/Al Haggounia 001 is a Weathered, Unequilibrated EL Chondrite: Trace Element and Petrologic Evidence. Meteoritics and Planetary Science, Vol. 45, p. A90. [Supplement] |
ⓘ Taenite Formula: (Fe,Ni) Reference: Wittmann, A. et al. (2014): M & PS, 49, A437; Wittmann, A. et al. (2015): LPS XLVI, Abstract #1141. |
ⓘ Titanite Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Troilite Formula: FeS Localities: Al Haggounia 001 meteorite, El Hagounia Caïdat, Daoura-El Hagounia Cercle, Tarfaya Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Oued Awlitis 001 Lunar meteorite, Jraifia Cercle, Boujdour Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco Itqiy meteorite, al-Saqiyah al-Hamra'a (Saguia el Hamra), Western Sahara Northwest Africa 773 Lunar meteorite (NWA 773), Dchira, al-Saqiyah al-Hamra'a (Saguia el Hamra), Western Sahara Reference: Harold C. Connally, Jr. & 7 others (2007). The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 92, 2007 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 42, 1647-1694. |
ⓘ Uraninite Formula: UO2 Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Localities: Reference: Bouabdellah, M., Boukirou, W., Jébrak, M., Bigot, F., Yans, J., Mouttaqi, A., ... & Levresse, G. (2022). Discovery of antiskarn-hosted strategic metal mineralization in the Upper Cretaceous Twihinate carbonatite intrusion (West African Craton Margin, Moroccan Sahara). Ore Geology Reviews, 105105. |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
ⓘ | Graphite | 1.CB.05a | C |
ⓘ | Iron | 1.AE.05 | Fe |
ⓘ | var. Kamacite | 1.AE.05 | (Fe,Ni) |
ⓘ | Perryite ? | 1.BB.10 | (Ni,Fe)5(Si,P)2 |
ⓘ | Schreibersite | 1.BD.05 | (Fe,Ni)3P |
ⓘ | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
ⓘ | Taenite | 1.AE.10 | (Fe,Ni) |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Alabandite | 2.CD.10 | MnS |
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
ⓘ | Daubréelite | 2.DA.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2S4 |
ⓘ | Digenite | 2.BA.10 | Cu9S5 |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Niningerite | 2.CD.10 | (Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)S |
ⓘ | Oldhamite | 2.CD.10 | (Ca,Mg)S |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
ⓘ | Troilite | 2.CC.10 | FeS |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
ⓘ | Halite | 3.AA.20 | NaCl |
ⓘ | Sylvite | 3.AA.20 | KCl |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Baddeleyite | 4.DE.35 | ZrO2 |
ⓘ | Chromite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Cristobalite | 4.DA.15 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4 |
ⓘ | 'Pyrochlore Group' | 4.00. | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
ⓘ | 'var. Ceriopyrochlore (of Hogarth 1977)' | 4.00. | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Spinel | 4.BB.05 | MgAl2O4 |
ⓘ | Uraninite | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Bastnäsite-(Ce) | 5.BD.20a | Ce(CO3)F |
ⓘ | Burbankite | 5.AC.30 | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | 5.AB.05 | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
ⓘ | Strontianite | 5.AB.15 | SrCO3 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
ⓘ | Celestine | 7.AD.35 | SrSO4 |
ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Jarosite | 7.BC.10 | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Melanterite | 7.CB.35 | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Fluorapatite | 8.BN.05 | Ca5(PO4)3F |
ⓘ | Monazite-(Ce) | 8.AD.50 | Ce(PO4) |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Aegirine-augite | 9.DA.20 | (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Augite | 9.DA.15 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Coffinite | 9.AD.30 | U(SiO4) · nH2O |
ⓘ | Diopside | 9.DA.15 | CaMgSi2O6 |
ⓘ | Donwilhelmsite (TL) | 9.HA.37 | CaAl4Si2O11 |
ⓘ | Enstatite | 9.DA.05 | Mg2Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Fayalite | 9.AC.05 | Fe2+2SiO4 |
ⓘ | Forsterite | 9.AC.05 | Mg2SiO4 |
ⓘ | Hedenbergite | 9.DA.15 | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Microcline var. Hyalophane | 9.FA.30 | (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
ⓘ | Phlogopite | 9.EC.20 | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Pigeonite | 9.DA.10 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Titanite | 9.AG.15 | CaTi(SiO4)O |
ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Amphibole Supergroup' | - | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | 'Calc-silicate minerals' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | KAlSi3O8 |
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Mica Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Monazite' | - | REE(PO4) |
ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
ⓘ | 'Pyroxene Group' | - | ADSi2O6 |
ⓘ | 'Silica' | - |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
---|---|---|
H | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
H | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group var. Ceriopyrochlore (of Hogarth 1977) | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
H | ⓘ Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Coffinite | U(SiO4) · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
H | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
C | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
C | ⓘ Strontianite | SrCO3 |
C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Graphite | C |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Donwilhelmsite | CaAl4Si2O11 |
O | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
O | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group var. Ceriopyrochlore (of Hogarth 1977) | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
O | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
O | ⓘ Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
O | ⓘ Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
O | ⓘ Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
O | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
O | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
O | ⓘ Celestine | SrSO4 |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Coffinite | U(SiO4) · nH2O |
O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
O | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
O | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
O | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
O | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
O | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
O | ⓘ Strontianite | SrCO3 |
O | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
O | ⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite | Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4 |
O | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
O | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Enstatite | Mg2Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
O | ⓘ Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
O | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Baddeleyite | ZrO2 |
O | ⓘ Cristobalite | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
O | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Microcline var. Hyalophane | (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
O | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Fayalite | Fe22+SiO4 |
O | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
F | ⓘ Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
F | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
F | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
F | ⓘ Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Na | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Na | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
Mg | ⓘ Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Enstatite | Mg2Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Oldhamite | (Ca,Mg)S |
Mg | ⓘ Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
Mg | ⓘ Niningerite | (Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)S |
Mg | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Donwilhelmsite | CaAl4Si2O11 |
Al | ⓘ Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Al | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
Al | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Al | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
Al | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Al | ⓘ Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
Al | ⓘ Microcline var. Hyalophane | (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Donwilhelmsite | CaAl4Si2O11 |
Si | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
Si | ⓘ Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
Si | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Coffinite | U(SiO4) · nH2O |
Si | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Si | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
Si | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
Si | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Si | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
Si | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
Si | ⓘ Enstatite | Mg2Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Si | ⓘ Cristobalite | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Microcline var. Hyalophane | (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Si | ⓘ Fayalite | Fe22+SiO4 |
Si | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Perryite | (Ni,Fe)5(Si,P)2 |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
P | ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
P | ⓘ Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
P | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
P | ⓘ Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
P | ⓘ Perryite | (Ni,Fe)5(Si,P)2 |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
S | ⓘ Celestine | SrSO4 |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Digenite | Cu9S5 |
S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
S | ⓘ Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr23+S4 |
S | ⓘ Oldhamite | (Ca,Mg)S |
S | ⓘ Troilite | FeS |
S | ⓘ Alabandite | MnS |
S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
S | ⓘ Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
S | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
S | ⓘ Sulphur | S8 |
S | ⓘ Niningerite | (Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)S |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Cl | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
Cl | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
Cl | ⓘ Sylvite | KCl |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
K | ⓘ Sylvite | KCl |
K | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
K | ⓘ Microcline var. Hyalophane | (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Donwilhelmsite | CaAl4Si2O11 |
Ca | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
Ca | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Ca | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
Ca | ⓘ Oldhamite | (Ca,Mg)S |
Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Ca | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
Ti | Titanium | |
Ti | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
Ti | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Ti | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Ti | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
Ti | ⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite | Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4 |
Cr | Chromium | |
Cr | ⓘ Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr23+S4 |
Cr | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
Mn | Manganese | |
Mn | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
Mn | ⓘ Alabandite | MnS |
Mn | ⓘ Niningerite | (Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)S |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Fe | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite | Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr23+S4 |
Fe | ⓘ Iron var. Kamacite | (Fe,Ni) |
Fe | ⓘ Troilite | FeS |
Fe | ⓘ Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
Fe | ⓘ Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
Fe | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Fe | ⓘ Iron | Fe |
Fe | ⓘ Taenite | (Fe,Ni) |
Fe | ⓘ Niningerite | (Mg,Fe2+,Mn2+)S |
Fe | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Fayalite | Fe22+SiO4 |
Fe | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Perryite | (Ni,Fe)5(Si,P)2 |
Ni | Nickel | |
Ni | ⓘ Iron var. Kamacite | (Fe,Ni) |
Ni | ⓘ Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
Ni | ⓘ Taenite | (Fe,Ni) |
Ni | ⓘ Perryite | (Ni,Fe)5(Si,P)2 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Digenite | Cu9S5 |
Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
Sr | Strontium | |
Sr | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
Sr | ⓘ Celestine | SrSO4 |
Sr | ⓘ Strontianite | SrCO3 |
Zr | Zirconium | |
Zr | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
Zr | ⓘ Baddeleyite | ZrO2 |
Nb | Niobium | |
Nb | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
Nb | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group var. Ceriopyrochlore (of Hogarth 1977) | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
Ba | Barium | |
Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
Ba | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
Ba | ⓘ Microcline var. Hyalophane | (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Ce | Cerium | |
Ce | ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
Ce | ⓘ Bastnäsite-(Ce) | Ce(CO3)F |
Ce | ⓘ Burbankite | (Na,Ca)3(Sr,Ba,Ce)3(CO3)5 |
Au | Gold | |
Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
U | Uranium | |
U | ⓘ Coffinite | U(SiO4) · nH2O |
U | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
Fossils
There are 21 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.BETA TEST - These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.
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Youngest Fossil Listed | 0.01 Ma (Pleistocene) | ||||||||||||||||||
Oldest Fossil Listed | 478 Ma (Early/Lower Ordovician) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Localities in this Region
- Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Region
- Oued Ed-Dahab Province
- Oum Dreyga meteorite
- Guelmim-Oued Noun Region
- Tan-Tan Province
- Tan-Tan Cercle
- Tan-Tan Province
- Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region
- Boujdour Province
- Jraifia Cercle
- Es-Semara Province
- Es-Semara Cercle
- Boujdour Province
- Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region
- Laâyoune Province
- Laâyoune Cercle
- Tarfaya Province
- Daoura-El Hagounia Cercle
- El Hagounia Caïdat
- Daoura-El Hagounia Cercle
- Laâyoune Province
Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect
African PlateTectonic Plate
- West African CratonCraton
North Africa
- Sahara DesertDesert
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Bu Craa, Laâyoune Cercle, Laâyoune Province, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Region, Morocco