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Unnamed pegmatite 150 m NW of Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka, Ambositra District, Amoron'i Mania, Madagascari
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed pegmatite 150 m NW of Antandrokomby | Pegmatite |
| Manandona Valley | Valley |
| Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka | Commune |
| Ambositra District | District |
| Amoron'i Mania | Region |
| Madagascar | Country |
Unnamed pegmatite 150 m NW of Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Sahatany Pegmatite Field (Mt Ibity area), Madagascar
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
20° 14' 23'' South , 47° 1' 16'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fandriana | 31,437 (2018) | 37.8km |
| Ambositra | 30,353 (2018) | 39.7km |
| Ambatofinandrahana | 25,997 (2018) | 41.5km |
| Antsirabe | 186,253 (2018) | 41.6km |
| Soanindrariny | 21,000 (2018) | 43.8km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Sahatany pegmatite field
A small dike close to Antandrokomby.
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6 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) References: |
| ⓘ Columbite-(Mn) Formula: Mn2+Nb2O6 References: |
| ⓘ Hambergite Formula: Be2(BO3)(OH) References: |
| ⓘ 'K Feldspar' References: |
| ⓘ Pollucite ? Formula: (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O Description: Described in Lefevre & Thomas 1998, but without any analysis. A photo of a "greyish clear (gris tres clair) pollucite" is presented on p.23, but this identity is doubtful. Similar specimens collcted at the dumps are quartz. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: |
| ⓘ Rhodizite Formula: (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 Habit: weell-developed crystals a few mm up to 2 cm Colour: pale yellow |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Colour: Green to red Description: corroded |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Columbite-(Mn) | 4.DB.35 | Mn2+Nb2O6 |
| Group 6 - Borates | |||
| ⓘ | Hambergite | 6.AB.05 | Be2(BO3)(OH) |
| ⓘ | Rhodizite | 6.GC.05 | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Pollucite ? | 9.GB.05 | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Hambergite | Be2(BO3)(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Be | Beryllium | |
| Be | ⓘ Hambergite | Be2(BO3)(OH) |
| Be | ⓘ Rhodizite | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Hambergite | Be2(BO3)(OH) |
| B | ⓘ Rhodizite | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Hambergite | Be2(BO3)(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Columbite-(Mn) | Mn2+Nb2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Rhodizite | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Na | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Rhodizite | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Rhodizite | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | ⓘ Columbite-(Mn) | Mn2+Nb2O6 |
| Nb | Niobium | |
| Nb | ⓘ Columbite-(Mn) | Mn2+Nb2O6 |
| Cs | Caesium | |
| Cs | ⓘ Pollucite | (Cs,Na)2(Al2Si4O12) · 2H2O |
| Cs | ⓘ Rhodizite | (K,Cs)Al4Be4(B,Be)12O28 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
AfricaContinent
African Plate
- BemItremo BlockOrogenic Belt
Madagascar
- Ankaratra Volcanic RangeVolcanic Range
- ⭔Fianarantsoa ProvinceProvince
- Sahatany Pegmatite Field (Mt Ibity area)Pegmatite Field
Somali PlateTectonic Plate
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Unnamed pegmatite 150 m NW of Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka, Ambositra District, Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar