Tompoambohitra (Tokambohitra), Sahatany Valley, Ibity, Antsirabe II District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascari
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Tompoambohitra (Tokambohitra) | Quarry |
| Sahatany Valley | Valley |
| Ibity | Commune |
| Antsirabe II District | District |
| Vakinankaratra | Region |
| Madagascar | Country |
Tompoambohitra (Tokambohitra), Sahatany Valley, Sahatany Pegmatite Field (Mt Ibity area), Madagascar
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
20° 3' 56'' South , 46° 58' 8'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Antsirabe | 186,253 (2018) | 23.2km |
| Betafo | 29,785 (2018) | 28.6km |
| Soanindrariny | 21,000 (2018) | 33.2km |
| Fandriana | 31,437 (2018) | 47.1km |
| Ambatofinandrahana | 25,997 (2018) | 56.8km |
Mindat Locality ID:
135390
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:135390:0
GUID (UUID V4):
c4c2b295-4d12-4659-808e-61f649341ae6
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Tampombohitra; Antokambohitra
Other Languages:
Malagasy:
Tompoambohitra, Lohasahan'i Sahatany, Kaominin' Alatsinainy Ibity, Distrikan' Antsirabe II, Vakinankaratra, Madagasikara
A complex type LCT pegmatite worked for gem polychromatic tourmalines situated on the SE side of Mt. Tompoambohitra in the Sahatany Valley.
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6 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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| ⓘ Cookeite Formula: (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| ⓘ Microcline Formula: K(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ Pezzottaite Formula: Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| ⓘ Pollucite ? Formula: (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| ⓘ 'Pyrochlore Supergroup' Formula: A2-mD2X6-wZ1-n |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: |
| ⓘ Schorl Formula: NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) References: |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Smoky Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Pezzottaite | 9.CJ.60 | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| ⓘ | Schorl | 9.CK.05 | NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| ⓘ | Cookeite | 9.EC.55 | (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| ⓘ | Microcline | 9.FA.30 | K(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Pollucite ? | 9.GB.05 | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| ⓘ | 'Pyrochlore Supergroup' | - | A2-mD2X6-wZ1-n |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Cookeite | (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| H | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Li | Lithium | |
| Li | ⓘ Cookeite | (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| Li | ⓘ Pezzottaite | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| Be | Beryllium | |
| Be | ⓘ Pezzottaite | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Cookeite | (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| O | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| O | ⓘ Pezzottaite | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Na | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Cookeite | (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| Al | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Pezzottaite | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Cookeite | (LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8 |
| Si | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Pezzottaite | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Cs | Caesium | |
| Cs | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Cs | ⓘ Pezzottaite | Cs(Be2Li)Al2(Si6O18) |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Madagascar
- Ankaratra Volcanic RangeVolcanic Range
- ⭔Antananarivo ProvinceProvince
- Sahatany Pegmatite Field (Mt Ibity area)Pegmatite Field
Somali PlateTectonic Plate
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