Schmädicke, E., Okrusch, M., Rupprecht-Gutowski, P., Will, T.M. (2011) Garnet pyroxenite, eclogite and alkremite xenoliths from the off-craton Gibeon Kimberlite Field, Namibia: A window into the upper mantle of the Rehoboth Terrane. Precambrian Research, 191 (1) 1-17 doi:10.1016/j.precamres.2011.07.010

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Anhydrite

Formula: CaSO₄

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃A

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Frankel, J. J. (1957). An inclusion-bearing olivine melilitite from Mukorob, South West Africa. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 35(2), 115-123. doi.org/10.1080/00359195709519015

Janse, A. J. A. (1975). Kimberlite and related rocks from the Nama Plateau of South-West Africa. In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth (pp. 81-94). Pergamon. doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-018017-5.50012-2

Verwoerd, W. J. (1993). Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96(3), 75-95. https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA10120750_733

ⓘ Aragonite

Formula: CaCO₃

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Atacamite

Formula: Cu₂(OH)₃Cl

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Becquerelite

Formula: Ca(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 8H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Beryl

Formula: Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

(2002) Emeralds of the World. extraLapis English 2. Lapis International LLCpp.24-35

Cairncross, Bruce (2004) Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa. 288pp.

ⓘ Beryl var. Emerald

Formula: Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

(2002) Emeralds of the World. extraLapis English 2. Lapis International LLCpp.24-35

Cairncross, Bruce (2004) Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa. 288pp.

ⓘ 'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Brezinaite

Formula: Cr₃S₄

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Petaev, M. I. (1997, March). Cr-bearing Minerals in the Gibeon IVA Iron: Indicators of Sulfur and Oxygen Fugacities in the Parent Body. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Vol. 28, p. 1091).

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ Calcite var. Iceland Spar

Formula: CaCO₃

Localities:

Hardap Farm 110, Mariental Urban, Hardap Region, Namibia
Dabib Farm 112, Mariental Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Narris Farm 111, Mariental Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Carnotite

Formula: K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuras Farm 330, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

Localities:

Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Chromite

Formula: Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂O₄

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

ⓘ Chrysocolla

Formula: Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Auchas Farm 347, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Kleinfontein Farm 81, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Clinoenstatite

Formula: MgSiO₃

Locality: Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Description: Cores of elongated crystals can be as Mg-rich as Fs0.16.

References:

ASHWAL, L. D. (2001) Korra Korrabes: A new, large H3 chondrite breccia from Namibia. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36 (8) 1027-1038 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2001.tb01942.x

ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'

Localities:

Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Description: Frequently twinned.

ⓘ 'Columbite-Tantalite'

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Compreignacite

Formula: K₂(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 7H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Corundum

Formula: Al₂O₃

Localities:

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Covellite

Formula: CuS

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Cuprite

Formula: Cu₂O

Localities:

Ginas Farm 20, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Daubréelite

Formula: Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂S₄

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Frost, Michael J. (1967) Oriented lamellae in the Gibeon meteorite. Mineralogical Magazine and Journal of the Mineralogical Society, 36 (280) 607-612 doi:10.1180/minmag.1967.036.280.14

Petaev, M. I., & Marvin, U. B. (1997, March). Mineralogy and origin of brassy, sulfide-rich masses in the Gibeon IVA iron. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Vol. 28, p. 1093).

ⓘ Diamond

Formula: C

Localities:

Conception Bay, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Digenite

Formula: Cu₉S₅

Locality: Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Verwoerd, W. J. (1993). Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96(3), 75-95. https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA10120750_733

ⓘ Djurleite

Formula: Cu₃₁S₁₆

Locality: Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Localities:

Doornboom Farm 316, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Witkrans Farm 342, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Eskolaite

Formula: Cr₂O₃

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

Localities:

Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Description: Olivine in chondrules exhibit sharp extinction characteristic of unshocked material (S1).

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

(2002) Emeralds of the World. extraLapis English 2. Lapis International LLCpp.24-35

ⓘ 'Gadolinite'

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

(2002) Emeralds of the World. extraLapis English 2. Lapis International LLCpp.24-35

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

Localities:

Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ 'Glass'

Locality: Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Description: Glass in chondrules is often albitic or enhanced in both Na & K.

References:

ASHWAL, L. D. (2001) Korra Korrabes: A new, large H3 chondrite breccia from Namibia. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36 (8) 1027-1038 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2001.tb01942.x

GROSSMAN, Jeffrey N., ZIPFEL, Jutta (2001) The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 85, 2001 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36. doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2001.tb01542.xpages 293, 322, 369

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: Fe³⁺O(OH)

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Halite

Formula: NaCl

Localities:

Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Conception Bay, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Locality: Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Ilmenite

Formula: Fe²⁺TiO₃

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Verwoerd, W. J. (1993). Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96(3), 75-95. https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA10120750_733

ⓘ Jarosite

Formula: KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Kyanite

Formula: Al₂(SiO₄)O

Localities:

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Rehoboth Oos Farm 301, Rehoboth Urban West, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Leonite

Formula: K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Linarite

Formula: PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

✪ Magnesite

Formula: MgCO₃

Locality: Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

Description: Close to the Aris siding. Superb white euhedral crystals up to 8cm on edge occur here.

References:

Cairncross, Bruce (2004) Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa. 288pp.

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

Localities:

Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Doornboom Farm 316, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Swartmodder, Rehoboth Urban West, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ 'Melilite Group'

Formula: A₂M(XSiO₇)

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Verwoerd, W. J. (1993). Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96(3), 75-95. https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA10120750_733

ⓘ Metaschoepite

Formula: (UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 10H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Metastudtite

Formula: UO₄ · 2H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Metatyuyamunite

Formula: Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Microcline

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Microcline var. Amazonite

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Mirabilite

Formula: Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Mottramite

Formula: PbCu(VO₄)(OH)

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

Locality: Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

Localities:

Auchas Farm 347, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuras Farm 330, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Swartmodder, Rehoboth Urban West, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Native Iron

Formula: Fe

Localities:

Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Native Iron var. Kamacite

Formula: (Fe,Ni)

Localities:

Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Native Silver

Formula: Ag

Locality: Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Native Sulphur

Formula: S₈

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Natrolite

Formula: Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O

Locality: Hardap Dam, Mariental Urban, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Eugene Carmichael collection.

ⓘ Opal

Formula: SiO₂ · nH₂O

Locality: Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.p.668

ⓘ Opal var. Hyalite

Formula: SiO₂ · nH₂O

Locality: Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.p.668

ⓘ 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

ⓘ Phlogopite

Formula: KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Localities:

Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Plancheite

Formula: Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄ · H₂O

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ 'Plessite'

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Goryunov, Michael V.; Maksimova, Alevtina A.; Oshtrakh, Michael I. (2023) Advances in Analysis of the Fe-Ni-Co Alloy and Iron-Bearing Minerals in Meteorites by Mössbauer Spectroscopy with a High Velocity Resolution. Minerals, 13 (9). 1126 doi:10.3390/min13091126

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

Localities:

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuras Farm 330, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Pyromorphite

Formula: Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl

Locality: Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

Locality: Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Description: Both Ca-poor and Ca-enhanced phases present.

References:

ASHWAL, L. D. (2001) Korra Korrabes: A new, large H3 chondrite breccia from Namibia. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36 (8) 1027-1038 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2001.tb01942.x

GROSSMAN, Jeffrey N., ZIPFEL, Jutta (2001) The Meteoritical Bulletin, No. 85, 2001 September. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 36. doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2001.tb01542.xpages 293, 322, 369

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ 'Rhombohedral Carbonate'

Formula: (Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Verwoerd, W. J. (1993). Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96(3), 75-95. https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA10120750_733

ⓘ Rossite

Formula: Ca(VO₃)₂ · 4H2O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Rutherfordine

Formula: (UO₂)CO₃

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ Rutile

Formula: TiO₂

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

ⓘ Schoepite

Formula: (UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 12H₂O

Locality: Meob Bay uranium mineralisation, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Bowell, R. J., & Davies, A. A. (2017). Assessment of supergene uranium-vanadium anomalies, Meob Bay deposit, Namibia. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 17(2), 101-112.

ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup'

Formula: D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Verwoerd, W. J. (1993). Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96(3), 75-95. https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA10120750_733

ⓘ Spinel

Formula: MgAl₂O₄

Locality: Gibeon Kimberlite Occurrence, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

ⓘ Taenite

Formula: (Ni,Fe)

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

LA-UR-10-7276). Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Frost, Michael J. (1967) Oriented lamellae in the Gibeon meteorite. Mineralogical Magazine and Journal of the Mineralogical Society, 36 (280) 607-612 doi:10.1180/minmag.1967.036.280.14

Aladag, Erdem, Gordon, Robert B. (1969) Structure of the parent taenite of the Gibeon meteorite. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 33 (6) 750-752 doi:10.1016/0016-7037(69)90122-7

Petaev, M. I., & Marvin, U. B. (1997, March). Mineralogy and origin of brassy, sulfide-rich masses in the Gibeon IVA iron. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Vol. 28, p. 1093).

Mulford, R. N., & El-Dasher, B. (2010). Mechanical properties of several Fe-Ni meteorites (No. LA-UR-10-07276

ⓘ Tridymite

Formula: SiO₂

Locality: Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

Petaev, M. I., & Marvin, U. B. (1997, March). Mineralogy and origin of brassy, sulfide-rich masses in the Gibeon IVA iron. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (Vol. 28, p. 1093).

Marvin, Ursula B., Petaev, Michael I., Croft, William J., Killgore, Marvin (2001) Silica Minerals in the Gibeon IVA Iron Meteorite. Lunar and Planetary Science XXVIII 1374.

ⓘ Troilite

Formula: FeS

Localities:

Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia
Korra Korrabes meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Vanadinite

Formula: Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl

Localities:

copper prospect, Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

ⓘ Wittichenite

Formula: Cu₃BiS₃

Locality: Klein Aub Mine, Klein Aub Farm 350, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia

References:

von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.

ⓘ Wulfenite

Formula: Pb(MoO₄)

Localities:

copper prospect, Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia
Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

Gallery:

Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)ⓘ Beryl var. Emerald

Emerald

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

Emerald

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

Emerald

Neuhof Reserve Farm 100, Daweb, Hardap Region, Namibia

Feⓘ Native Iron

Native Iron

Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Native Iron

Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Native Iron

Gibeon meteorite, Gibeon Constituency, Hardap Region, Namibia

Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂Oⓘ Natrolite

Natrolite

Hardap Dam, Mariental Urban, Hardap Region, Namibia

Natrolite

Hardap Dam, Mariental Urban, Hardap Region, Namibia

Natrolite

Hardap Dam, Mariental Urban, Hardap Region, Namibia

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Native Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Native Iron	1.AE.05	Fe
ⓘ	var. Kamacite	1.AE.05	(Fe,Ni)
ⓘ	Taenite	1.AE.10	(Ni,Fe)
ⓘ	Diamond	1.CB.10a	C
ⓘ	Native Sulphur	1.CC.05	S₈
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Djurleite	2.BA.05	Cu₃₁S₁₆
ⓘ	Digenite	2.BA.10	Cu₉S₅
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Covellite	2.CA.05a	CuS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Troilite	2.CC.10	FeS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Daubréelite	2.DA.05	Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂S₄
ⓘ	Brezinaite	2.DA.15	Cr₃S₄
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Wittichenite	2.GA.20	Cu₃BiS₃
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Halite	3.AA.20	NaCl
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
ⓘ	Atacamite	3.DA.10a	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Cuprite	4.AA.10	Cu₂O
ⓘ	Chromite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Spinel	4.BB.05	MgAl₂O₄
ⓘ	Corundum	4.CB.05	Al₂O₃
ⓘ	Eskolaite	4.CB.05	Cr₂O₃
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Ilmenite	4.CB.05	Fe²⁺TiO₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Opal	4.DA.10	SiO₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Tridymite	4.DA.10	SiO₂
ⓘ	Opal var. Hyalite	4.DA.10	SiO₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Rutile	4.DB.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	Goethite	4.FD.10	Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Metaschoepite	4.GA.05	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 10H₂O
ⓘ	Schoepite	4.GA.05	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 12H₂O
ⓘ	Metastudtite	4.GA.15	UO₄ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Compreignacite	4.GB.05	K₂(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 7H₂O
ⓘ	Becquerelite	4.GB.10	Ca(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 8H₂O
ⓘ	Carnotite	4.HB.05	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
ⓘ	Metatyuyamunite	4.HB.25	Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
ⓘ	Rossite	4.HD.05	Ca(VO₃)₂ · 4H2O
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Magnesite	5.AB.05	MgCO₃
ⓘ	Calcite var. Iceland Spar	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Aragonite	5.AB.15	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Rutherfordine	5.EB.05	(UO₂)CO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anhydrite	7.AD.30	CaSO₄
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Jarosite	7.BC.10	KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Linarite	7.BC.65	PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Leonite	7.CC.55	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Mirabilite	7.CD.10	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Wulfenite	7.GA.05	Pb(MoO₄)
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Mottramite	8.BH.40	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
ⓘ	Pyromorphite	8.BN.05	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
ⓘ	Vanadinite	8.BN.05	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Kyanite	9.AF.15	Al₂(SiO₄)O
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Beryl	9.CJ.05	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
ⓘ	var. Emerald	9.CJ.05	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
ⓘ	Clinoenstatite	9.DA.10	MgSiO₃
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Plancheite	9.DP.55	Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄ · H₂O
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Phlogopite	9.EC.20	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Chrysocolla	9.ED.20	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
ⓘ	Microcline var. Amazonite	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ		9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Natrolite	9.GA.05	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'	-
ⓘ	'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	'Columbite-Tantalite'	-
ⓘ	'Gadolinite'	-
ⓘ	'Plessite'	-
ⓘ	'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'	-
ⓘ	'Serpentine Subgroup'	-	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
ⓘ	'Glass'	-
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
ⓘ	'Melilite Group'	-	A₂M(XSiO₇)
ⓘ	'Rhombohedral Carbonate'	-	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Atacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
H	ⓘ Becquerelite	Ca(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
H	ⓘ Compreignacite	K₂(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 7H₂O
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Leonite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Linarite	PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Metaschoepite	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 10H₂O
H	ⓘ Metastudtite	UO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Metatyuyamunite	Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
H	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Phlogopite	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Plancheite	Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄ · H₂O
H	ⓘ Rossite	Ca(VO₃)₂ · 4H2O
H	ⓘ Schoepite	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 12H₂O
H	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
H	ⓘ Opal var. Hyalite	SiO₂ · nH₂O
Be	Beryllium
Be	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Be	ⓘ Beryl var. Emerald	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
C	ⓘ Diamond	C
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Magnesite	MgCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Rutherfordine	(UO₂)CO₃
C	ⓘ Calcite var. Iceland Spar	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Rhombohedral Carbonate	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Microcline var. Amazonite	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Atacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Becquerelite	Ca(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Chromite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
O	ⓘ Clinoenstatite	MgSiO₃
O	ⓘ Compreignacite	K₂(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 7H₂O
O	ⓘ Corundum	Al₂O₃
O	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Beryl var. Emerald	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Eskolaite	Cr₂O₃
O	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
O	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Kyanite	Al₂(SiO₄)O
O	ⓘ Leonite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Linarite	PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Magnesite	MgCO₃
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Metaschoepite	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 10H₂O
O	ⓘ Metastudtite	UO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Metatyuyamunite	Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
O	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Phlogopite	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plancheite	Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄ · H₂O
O	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rossite	Ca(VO₃)₂ · 4H2O
O	ⓘ Rutherfordine	(UO₂)CO₃
O	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Schoepite	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 12H₂O
O	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Tridymite	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
O	ⓘ Calcite var. Iceland Spar	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
O	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
O	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
O	ⓘ Melilite Group	A₂M(XSiO₇)
O	ⓘ Opal var. Hyalite	SiO₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Rhombohedral Carbonate	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
F	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Na	ⓘ Halite	NaCl
Na	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
Na	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Clinoenstatite	MgSiO₃
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Leonite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Magnesite	MgCO₃
Mg	ⓘ Phlogopite	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Mg	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Mg	ⓘ Rhombohedral Carbonate	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Microcline var. Amazonite	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Al	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Al	ⓘ Corundum	Al₂O₃
Al	ⓘ Beryl var. Emerald	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Kyanite	Al₂(SiO₄)O
Al	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Al	ⓘ Phlogopite	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Microcline var. Amazonite	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Si	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Si	ⓘ Clinoenstatite	MgSiO₃
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Beryl var. Emerald	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Kyanite	Al₂(SiO₄)O
Si	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Si	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Phlogopite	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Plancheite	Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄ · H₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Tridymite	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Si	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
Si	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Melilite Group	A₂M(XSiO₇)
Si	ⓘ Opal var. Hyalite	SiO₂ · nH₂O
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Brezinaite	Cr₃S₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
S	ⓘ Daubréelite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺S₄
S	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
S	ⓘ Djurleite	Cu₃₁S₁₆
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Leonite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
S	ⓘ Linarite	PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂
S	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Native Sulphur	S₈
S	ⓘ Troilite	FeS
S	ⓘ Wittichenite	Cu₃BiS₃
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Atacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
Cl	ⓘ Halite	NaCl
Cl	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
Cl	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Microcline var. Amazonite	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
K	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
K	ⓘ Compreignacite	K₂(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 7H₂O
K	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
K	ⓘ Leonite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
K	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Phlogopite	KMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Becquerelite	Ca(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 8H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Metatyuyamunite	Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Rossite	Ca(VO₃)₂ · 4H2O
Ca	ⓘ Calcite var. Iceland Spar	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
Ca	ⓘ Rhombohedral Carbonate	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ti	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
V	Vanadium
V	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
V	ⓘ Metatyuyamunite	Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
V	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
V	ⓘ Rossite	Ca(VO₃)₂ · 4H2O
V	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Cr	Chromium
Cr	ⓘ Brezinaite	Cr₃S₄
Cr	ⓘ Chromite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺O₄
Cr	ⓘ Daubréelite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺S₄
Cr	ⓘ Eskolaite	Cr₂O₃
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Rhombohedral Carbonate	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Chromite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Daubréelite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺S₄
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Native Iron	Fe
Fe	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Native Iron var. Kamacite	(Fe,Ni)
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Taenite	(Ni,Fe)
Fe	ⓘ Troilite	FeS
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Fe	ⓘ Rhombohedral Carbonate	(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO₃
Ni	Nickel
Ni	ⓘ Native Iron var. Kamacite	(Fe,Ni)
Ni	ⓘ Taenite	(Ni,Fe)
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Atacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Cu	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
Cu	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
Cu	ⓘ Djurleite	Cu₃₁S₁₆
Cu	ⓘ Linarite	PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
Cu	ⓘ Plancheite	Cu₈(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₄ · H₂O
Cu	ⓘ Wittichenite	Cu₃BiS₃
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver	Ag
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Linarite	PbCu(SO₄)(OH)₂
Pb	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
Pb	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
Pb	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Pb	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Wittichenite	Cu₃BiS₃
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Becquerelite	Ca(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 8H₂O
U	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
U	ⓘ Compreignacite	K₂(UO₂)₆O₄(OH)₆ · 7H₂O
U	ⓘ Metaschoepite	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 10H₂O
U	ⓘ Metastudtite	UO₄ · 2H₂O
U	ⓘ Metatyuyamunite	Ca(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
U	ⓘ Rutherfordine	(UO₂)CO₃
U	ⓘ Schoepite	(UO₂)₈O₂(OH)₁₂ · 12H₂O

Fossils

There are 16 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

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Occurrences

Youngest Fossil Listed

290 Ma (Permian)

Oldest Fossil Listed

635 Ma (Neoproterozoic)

Stratigraphic Units

Unit	No. Occurrences	Age
Dwyka	5	295.5 - 290.1 Ma (Permian)
Nama - Zaris - Omkyk	7	635 - 541 Ma (Neoproterozoic)

Fossils from Region

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Accepted Name	Hierarchy	Age
Cloudina genus	Animalia : Cnidaria : Cloudinidae : *Cloudina*	635 - 541 Ma Neoproterozoic
Gastropoda class	Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda	295.5 - 290.1 Ma Permian
Namacalathus genus	Animalia : Cnidaria : *Namacalathus*	635 - 541 Ma Neoproterozoic
Monasteridae family	Animalia : Echinodermata : Asteroidea : Monasteridae	295.5 - 290.1 Ma Permian
Peruvispira vipersdorfensis species	Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Pleurotomariida : Gosseletinidae : Peruvispira : *Peruvispira vipersdorfensis*	295.5 - 290.1 Ma Permian
Eurydesma mytiloides species	Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Pectinida : Chaenocardiidae : Eurydesma : *Eurydesma mytiloides*	295.5 - 290.1 Ma Permian
Comasphaeridium genus	*Comasphaeridium*	635 - 541 Ma Neoproterozoic
Namacalathus hermanastes species	Animalia : Cnidaria : Namacalathus : *Namacalathus hermanastes*	635 - 541 Ma Neoproterozoic
Namapoikia rietoogensis species	Animalia : Porifera : Namapoikia : *Namapoikia rietoogensis*	635 - 541 Ma Neoproterozoic
Dyscritella spinigera species	Animalia : Bryozoa : Stenolaemata : Trepostomida : Dyscritellidae : Dyscritella : *Dyscritella spinigera*	295.5 - 290.1 Ma Permian
Bavlinella genus	*Bavlinella*	635 - 541 Ma Neoproterozoic

Fossil Localities

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Namibia

Hardap Region
- Permian🐚 Farm Vipersdorf 63
- Neoproterozoic🐚 Reefal biostrome
- Neoproterozoic🐚 Zaris Formation
- Mariental Rural
  - Permian🐚 Dwyka Beds
- Rehoboth Rural
  - Neoproterozoic🐚 Rietoog

Other Databases

Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardap_Region
Wikidata ID:	Q752676
GeoNames ID:	3371200

Localities in this Region

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African PlateTectonic Plate

Choma-Kaloma BlockOrogenic Belt
Damara Orogenic BeltOrogenic Belt
Kalahari basinBasin
Kalahari Craton
- Rehoboth BlockShield
Southwest African Coastal basinBasin

Namibia

Namib-Naukluft National ParkNational Park

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