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Barlavento Islands, Cape Verdei
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Santa Luzia Island topographical map

Santa Luzia Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Ilhéu dos Pássaros

São Vicente Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Ilhéu dos Pássaros

São Vicente Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Santa Luzia Island topographical map

Santa Luzia Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Ilhéu dos Pássaros

São Vicente Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Ilhéu dos Pássaros

São Vicente Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Santa Luzia Island topographical map

Santa Luzia Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
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Ilhéu dos Pássaros

São Vicente Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
Type:
Group of Islands
Largest Settlements:
PlacePopulation
Mindelo70,611 (2013)
Santa Maria17,231 (2017)
Espargos6,173 (2013)
Porto Novo5,580 (2012)
Vila da Ribeira Brava5,324 (2012)
Tarrafal de São Nicolau5,039 (2017)
Mindat Locality ID:
214698
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:214698:3
GUID (UUID V4):
0
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French:
Îles de Barlavento, Cap-Vert
German:
Ilhas de Barlavento, Kap Verde
Italian:
Ilhas do Barlavento, Capo Verde
Portuguese:
Ilhas de Barlavento, Cabo Verde
Russian:
Остров Барловенто, Кабо-Верде
Simplified Chinese:
向风群岛, 佛得角
Spanish:
Barlovento, Cabo Verde
Arabic:
الجزر لافينتو, الرأس الأخضر
Asturian:
islles de Barlavento, Cabu Verde
Bavarian:
Ilhas de Barlavento, Kap Verde
Belarusian:
астравы Барлавенту, Каба-Вердэ
Belarusian (Tarashkevitsa):
Барлавэнту, Каба-Вэрдэ
Breton:
Inizi Barlavento, Kab Glas
Catalan:
illes de Barlavento, Cap Verd
Cebuano:
Ilhas do Barlavento, Cape Verde
Czech:
Barlavento, Kapverdy
Danish:
Barlavento, Kap Verde
Dutch:
Barlavento, Kaapverdië
Estonian:
Tuulepealsed saared, Roheneemesaared
Farsi/Persian:
جزایر بارلاونتو, کیپ ورد
Finnish:
Barlavento, Kap Verde
Galician:
Illas de Barlovento, Cabo Verde
Hebrew:
בארלאוונטו, כף ורדה
Indonesian:
Kepulauan Barlavento, Tanjung Verde
Japanese:
バルラヴェント諸島, カーボベルデ
Korean:
바를라벤투 제도, 카보베르데
Lithuanian:
Priešvėjinės salos, Žaliasis Kyšulys
Low Saxon/Low German:
Ilhas de Barlavento, Kap Verde
Norwegian:
Barlavento, Kapp Verde
Polish:
Wyspy Zawietrzne, Republika Zielonego Przylądka
Swedish:
Barlavento, Kap Verde
Traditional Chinese:
向風群島, 維德角
Turkish:
Barlavento Adaları, Yeşil Burun Adaları
Urdu:
بارلاوینتو جزائر, کیپ ورڈی


The Barlavento Islands (Portuguese: Ilhas de Barlavento, literally, the Windward Islands) is the northern group of the Cape Verde archipelago. It presents as two sub-groups:

in the west: Santo Antão, São Vicente[a], São Nicolau, Santa Luzia, and islets Branco and Raso are volcanic and somewhat rocky yet quite widely capable of supporting semi-arid agriculture.

in the east: Sal and Boa Vista are lightly-hilled, desert islands whose economies were based on salt and rely on fishing and tourism, having more in common with the Sotavento island Maio.

The total landmass is 2,239 km² (864 sq mi). Spanning from longitude -22.67 to -25.36 (implying west of the Prime Meridian), the group sits in the Trade winds, specifically at the optional southern turn or tack termed by European sailors a key point of the Volta do Mar. The islands are west of Cap-Vert at -17.31 west, in turn, the westernmost point of Africa on the outskirts of Dakar (the capital of Senegal).

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ⓘ Aegirine
Formula: NaFe3+Si2O6
ⓘ Aegirine-augite
Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ Albite var. Andesine
Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase
Formula: (Na,K)AlSi3O8
References:
Kogarko, L. N. (1993). Geochemical characteristics of oceanic carbonatites from the Cape Verde Islands. South African journal of geology, 96(3), 119-125.
Doucelance, R., Escrig, S., Moreira, M., Gariépy, C., & Kurz, M. D. (2003). Pb-Sr-He isotope and trace element geochemistry of the Cape Verde Archipelago. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 67(19), 3717-3733. doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7037(03)00161-3
Duprat, H. I., Friis, J., Holm, P. M., Grandvuinet, T., & Sørensen, R. V. (2007). The volcanic and geochemical development of São Nicolau, Cape Verde Islands: constraints from field and 40Ar/39Ar evidence. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 162(1-2), 1-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2007.01.001
Millet, M. A., Doucelance, R., Schiano, P., David, K., & Bosq, C. (2008). Mantle plume heterogeneity versus shallow-level interactions: a case study, the São Nicolau Island, Cape Verde archipelago. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 176(2), 265-276. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.04.003
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'
Formula: AB2C5(T8O22)W2
ⓘ Analcime
Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O
References:
Silva, L. C.; Figueiredo, M. O.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde Mineralogy. Zirconium Silicates in Syenitic Rocks from Boa Vista Island. Garcia de Orta: Série de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.37-42.
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Anorthite
Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8)
ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite
Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
ⓘ 'Apatite'
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3A
ⓘ Augite
Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite
Formula: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
References:
Shaw, C. S., Heidelbach, F., & Dingwell, D. B. (2006). The origin of reaction textures in mantle peridotite xenoliths from Sal Island, Cape Verde: the case for “metasomatism” by the host lava. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 151(6), 681-697. doi.org/10.1007/s00410-006-0087-2
Caldeira, R., & Silva, L. C. (2008). Intra-volcanic layered intrusions in Sal island (Cape Verde Archipelago): insights into an ocean island root zone. GeCAS, 72(12), A129.
Torres, P.; Silva, L.; Munhá, J.; Caldeira, R.; Mata, J.; Tassinari, C. C. (2010) Petrology and geochemistry of lavas from Sal Island: Implications for the variability of the Cape Verde magmatism. Comunicações Geológicas, 97. p.35-62.
Coltorti, M., Bonadiman, C., O'Reilly, S. Y., Griffin, W. L., & Pearson, N. J. (2010). Buoyant ancient continental mantle embedded in oceanic lithosphere (Sal Island, Cape Verde Archipelago). Lithos, 120(1-2), 223-233. doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2009.11.005
ⓘ Baryte
Formula: BaSO4
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Brianite
Formula: Na2CaMg(PO4)2
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
ⓘ Cancrinite
Formula: (Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
ⓘ 'Chrome-Spinel (of Dana)'
ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
ⓘ Diopside
Formula: CaMgSi2O6
ⓘ Diopside var. Salite
Formula: CaMgSi2O6
References:
Kogarko, L. N. (1993). Geochemical characteristics of oceanic carbonatites from the Cape Verde Islands. South African journal of geology, 96(3), 119-125.
Doucelance, R., Escrig, S., Moreira, M., Gariépy, C., & Kurz, M. D. (2003). Pb-Sr-He isotope and trace element geochemistry of the Cape Verde Archipelago. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 67(19), 3717-3733. doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7037(03)00161-3
Duprat, H. I., Friis, J., Holm, P. M., Grandvuinet, T., & Sørensen, R. V. (2007). The volcanic and geochemical development of São Nicolau, Cape Verde Islands: constraints from field and 40Ar/39Ar evidence. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 162(1-2), 1-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2007.01.001
Millet, M. A., Doucelance, R., Schiano, P., David, K., & Bosq, C. (2008). Mantle plume heterogeneity versus shallow-level interactions: a case study, the São Nicolau Island, Cape Verde archipelago. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 176(2), 265-276. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.04.003
ⓘ Dolomite
Formula: CaMg(CO3)2
ⓘ Eckermannite
Formula: NaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
References:
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Enstatite
Formula: Mg2Si2O6
ⓘ Eudialyte
Formula: Na15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
References:
Silva, L. C.; Figueiredo, M. O.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde Mineralogy. Zirconium Silicates in Syenitic Rocks from Boa Vista Island. Garcia de Orta: Série de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.37-42.
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'
References:
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Graphite
Formula: C
ⓘ Halite
Formula: NaCl
ⓘ Haüyne
Formula: Na3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
ⓘ Hercynite
Formula: Fe2+Al2O4
ⓘ Hollandite
Formula: Ba(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16
ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'
Formula: ◻Ca2(C2+4C3+)(AlSi7O22)W2
ⓘ 'Hypersthene'
Formula: (Mg,Fe)SiO3
References:
Shaw, C. S., Heidelbach, F., & Dingwell, D. B. (2006). The origin of reaction textures in mantle peridotite xenoliths from Sal Island, Cape Verde: the case for “metasomatism” by the host lava. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 151(6), 681-697. doi.org/10.1007/s00410-006-0087-2
Caldeira, R., & Silva, L. C. (2008). Intra-volcanic layered intrusions in Sal island (Cape Verde Archipelago): insights into an ocean island root zone. GeCAS, 72(12), A129.
Torres, P.; Silva, L.; Munhá, J.; Caldeira, R.; Mata, J.; Tassinari, C. C. (2010) Petrology and geochemistry of lavas from Sal Island: Implications for the variability of the Cape Verde magmatism. Comunicações Geológicas, 97. p.35-62.
Coltorti, M., Bonadiman, C., O'Reilly, S. Y., Griffin, W. L., & Pearson, N. J. (2010). Buoyant ancient continental mantle embedded in oceanic lithosphere (Sal Island, Cape Verde Archipelago). Lithos, 120(1-2), 223-233. doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2009.11.005
ⓘ Kaersutite
Formula: NaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
ⓘ Låvenite
Formula: Na2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
References:
Silva, L. C.; Figueiredo, M. O.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde Mineralogy. Zirconium Silicates in Syenitic Rocks from Boa Vista Island. Garcia de Orta: Série de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.37-42.
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Loparite
Formula: (Na,REE)2Ti2O6
References:
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsonite
Formula: NaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
References:
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
ⓘ 'Melilite Group'
Formula: Ca2M(XSiO7)
ⓘ 'Microperthite'
References:
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
ⓘ Montgomeryite
Formula: Ca4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
ⓘ Nepheline
Formula: Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
ⓘ 'Olivine Group'
Formula: M2SiO4
ⓘ Orthoclase
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'
ⓘ Perovskite
Formula: CaTiO3
References:
Shaw, C. S., Heidelbach, F., & Dingwell, D. B. (2006). The origin of reaction textures in mantle peridotite xenoliths from Sal Island, Cape Verde: the case for “metasomatism” by the host lava. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 151(6), 681-697. doi.org/10.1007/s00410-006-0087-2
Caldeira, R., & Silva, L. C. (2008). Intra-volcanic layered intrusions in Sal island (Cape Verde Archipelago): insights into an ocean island root zone. GeCAS, 72(12), A129.
Torres, P.; Silva, L.; Munhá, J.; Caldeira, R.; Mata, J.; Tassinari, C. C. (2010) Petrology and geochemistry of lavas from Sal Island: Implications for the variability of the Cape Verde magmatism. Comunicações Geológicas, 97. p.35-62.
Coltorti, M., Bonadiman, C., O'Reilly, S. Y., Griffin, W. L., & Pearson, N. J. (2010). Buoyant ancient continental mantle embedded in oceanic lithosphere (Sal Island, Cape Verde Archipelago). Lithos, 120(1-2), 223-233. doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2009.11.005
ⓘ Phlogopite
Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
References:
Shaw, C. S., Heidelbach, F., & Dingwell, D. B. (2006). The origin of reaction textures in mantle peridotite xenoliths from Sal Island, Cape Verde: the case for “metasomatism” by the host lava. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 151(6), 681-697. doi.org/10.1007/s00410-006-0087-2
Caldeira, R., & Silva, L. C. (2008). Intra-volcanic layered intrusions in Sal island (Cape Verde Archipelago): insights into an ocean island root zone. GeCAS, 72(12), A129.
Torres, P.; Silva, L.; Munhá, J.; Caldeira, R.; Mata, J.; Tassinari, C. C. (2010) Petrology and geochemistry of lavas from Sal Island: Implications for the variability of the Cape Verde magmatism. Comunicações Geológicas, 97. p.35-62.
Coltorti, M., Bonadiman, C., O'Reilly, S. Y., Griffin, W. L., & Pearson, N. J. (2010). Buoyant ancient continental mantle embedded in oceanic lithosphere (Sal Island, Cape Verde Archipelago). Lithos, 120(1-2), 223-233. doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2009.11.005
ⓘ 'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
ⓘ 'Pyrochlore Group'
Formula: A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
References:
Kogarko, L. N. (1993). Geochemical characteristics of oceanic carbonatites from the Cape Verde Islands. South African journal of geology, 96(3), 119-125.
Doucelance, R., Escrig, S., Moreira, M., Gariépy, C., & Kurz, M. D. (2003). Pb-Sr-He isotope and trace element geochemistry of the Cape Verde Archipelago. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 67(19), 3717-3733. doi.org/10.1016/S0016-7037(03)00161-3
Duprat, H. I., Friis, J., Holm, P. M., Grandvuinet, T., & Sørensen, R. V. (2007). The volcanic and geochemical development of São Nicolau, Cape Verde Islands: constraints from field and 40Ar/39Ar evidence. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 162(1-2), 1-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2007.01.001
Millet, M. A., Doucelance, R., Schiano, P., David, K., & Bosq, C. (2008). Mantle plume heterogeneity versus shallow-level interactions: a case study, the São Nicolau Island, Cape Verde archipelago. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 176(2), 265-276. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.04.003
ⓘ Rhönite
Formula: Ca4[Mg8Fe3+2Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
ⓘ Sanidine
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
References:
Gerlach, D. C., Cliff, R. A., Davies, G. R., Norry, M., & Hodgson, N. (1988). Magma sources of the Cape Verdes archipelago: isotopic and trace element constraints. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 52(12), 2979-2992. doi.org/10.1016/0016-7037(88)90162-7
Plesner, S, Holm, P.M, Wilson, J.R (2003) 40Ar–39Ar geochronology of Santo Antão, Cape Verde Islands. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 120 (1) 103-121 doi:10.1016/s0377-0273(02)00367-0
Holm, P. M., Wilson, J. R., Christensen, B. P., Hansen, L., Hansen, S. L., Hein, K. M., ... & Runge, M. K. (2006). Sampling the Cape Verde mantle plume: evolution of melt compositions on Santo Antão, Cape Verde Islands. Journal of Petrology, 47(1), 145-189. doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egi071
Mortensen, A. K., Wilson, J. R., & Holm, P. M. (2009). The Cão Grande phonolitic fall deposit on Santo Antão, Cape Verde Islands. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 179(1-2), 120-132. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.10.014
ⓘ Sodalite
Formula: Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
References:
Figueiredo, M. O.; Silva, L. C.; Williams, C. T. (1989) Notes on Cape Verde mineralogy. Loparite in syenitic rocks from Boa Vista island. Garcia de Orta. Serie de Geologia, 12 (1-2). p.43-46.
Dyhr, Charlotte T., Holm, Paul M. (2010) A volcanological and geochemical investigation of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands; 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and field constraints. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 189 (1) 19-32 doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.10.010
Ancochea, Eumenio; Hernán, Francisco; Huertas, María José; Brändle, José Luis (2012) A basic radial dike swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde Archipelago); its significance in the evolution of the island. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 243-244. p.24-37. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.06.029
Ancochea, Eumenio; Huertas, María José; Hernán, Francisco; Brändle, José Luis (2014) A new felsic cone-sheet swarm in the Central Atlantic Islands: The cone-sheet swarm of Boa Vista (Cape Verde). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 274. p.1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.01.010
ⓘ Spinel
Formula: MgAl2O4
ⓘ Titanite
Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O
ⓘ Variscite
Formula: AlPO4 · 2H2O
ⓘ Whitlockite
Formula: Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘGraphite1.CB.05aC
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘHalite3.AA.20NaCl
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ'Pyrochlore Group'4.00.A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
ⓘHercynite4.BB.05Fe2+Al2O4
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘSpinel4.BB.05MgAl2O4
ⓘMagnetite
var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite		4.BB.05Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
ⓘPerovskite4.CC.30CaTiO3
ⓘLoparite4.CC.35(Na,REE)2Ti2O6
ⓘHollandite4.DK.05aBa(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
ⓘDolomite5.AB.10CaMg(CO3)2
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘBaryte7.AD.35BaSO4
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘBrianite8.AC.30Na2CaMg(PO4)2
ⓘWhitlockite8.AC.45Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)
ⓘVariscite8.CD.10AlPO4 · 2H2O
ⓘMontgomeryite8.DH.25Ca4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘTitanite9.AG.15CaTi(SiO4)O
ⓘLåvenite9.BE.17Na2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
ⓘEudialyte9.CO.10Na15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
ⓘEnstatite9.DA.05Mg2Si2O6
ⓘAugite9.DA.15(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
ⓘDiopside9.DA.15CaMgSi2O6
ⓘvar. Salite9.DA.15CaMgSi2O6
ⓘAugite
var. Titanium-bearing Augite		9.DA.15(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
ⓘAegirine-augite9.DA.20(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
ⓘAegirine9.DA.25NaFe3+Si2O6
ⓘKaersutite9.DE.15NaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
ⓘEckermannite9.DE.25NaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘMagnesio-arfvedsonite9.DE.25NaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘRhönite9.DH.40Ca4[Mg8Fe3+2Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
ⓘPhlogopite9.EC.20KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘNepheline9.FA.05Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
ⓘOrthoclase9.FA.30K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘSanidine9.FA.30K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘvar. Andesine9.FA.35(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
ⓘAnorthite9.FA.35Ca(Al2Si2O8)
ⓘAlbite
var. Anorthoclase		9.FA.35(Na,K)AlSi3O8
ⓘAnorthite
var. Labradorite		9.FA.35(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
ⓘCancrinite9.FB.05(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
ⓘHaüyne9.FB.10Na3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
ⓘSodalite9.FB.10Na4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
ⓘAnalcime9.GB.05Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Unclassified
ⓘ'Amphibole Supergroup'-AB2C5(T8O22)W2
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Feldspar Group'-
ⓘ'Hypersthene'-(Mg,Fe)SiO3
ⓘ'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'-
ⓘ'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'-
ⓘ'Hornblende Root Name Group'-◻Ca2(C2+4C3+)(AlSi7O22)W2
ⓘ'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6
ⓘ'Chrome-Spinel (of Dana)'-
ⓘ'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'-
ⓘ'Microperthite'-
ⓘ'Apatite'-Ca5(PO4)3A
ⓘ'Olivine Group'-M2SiO4
ⓘ'Melilite Group'-Ca2M(XSiO7)

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Hⓘ EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
Hⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Hⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsoniteNaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
Hⓘ MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Hⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Pyrochlore GroupA2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
Hⓘ VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
Hⓘ WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)
CCarbon
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Cⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Cⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Cⓘ GraphiteC
OOxygen
Oⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Oⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5(T8O22)W2
Oⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Oⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Oⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Oⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
Oⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Oⓘ BaryteBaSO4
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Oⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Oⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Oⓘ EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
Oⓘ EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Oⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Oⓘ HaüyneNa3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Oⓘ HercyniteFe2+Al2O4
Oⓘ HollanditeBa(Mn64+Mn23+)O16
Oⓘ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Oⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Oⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Oⓘ Loparite(Na,REE)2Ti2O6
Oⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Oⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsoniteNaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Oⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Oⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ PerovskiteCaTiO3
Oⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Pyrochlore GroupA2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
Oⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Oⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Oⓘ SpinelMgAl2O4
Oⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Oⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing MagnetiteFe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
Oⓘ VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
Oⓘ WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)
Oⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Oⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(C42+C3+)(AlSi7O22)W2
Oⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Oⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Oⓘ Diopside var. SaliteCaMgSi2O6
Oⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Oⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3A
Oⓘ Olivine GroupM2SiO4
Oⓘ Melilite GroupCa2M(XSiO7)
FFluorine
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Fⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
NaSodium
Naⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Naⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Naⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Naⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Naⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
Naⓘ BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2
Naⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Naⓘ EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
Naⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Naⓘ HaliteNaCl
Naⓘ HaüyneNa3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Naⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Naⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Naⓘ Loparite(Na,REE)2Ti2O6
Naⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Naⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsoniteNaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
Naⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Naⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Naⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Naⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Mgⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Mgⓘ BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2
Mgⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Mgⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Mgⓘ EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
Mgⓘ EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Mgⓘ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Mgⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Mgⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsoniteNaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
Mgⓘ MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Mgⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Mgⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Mgⓘ SpinelMgAl2O4
Mgⓘ WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)
Mgⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Mgⓘ Diopside var. SaliteCaMgSi2O6
Mgⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
AlAluminium
Alⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Alⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Alⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Alⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Alⓘ EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
Alⓘ HaüyneNa3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Alⓘ HercyniteFe2+Al2O4
Alⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Alⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Alⓘ MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Alⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Alⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Alⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Alⓘ SpinelMgAl2O4
Alⓘ VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
Alⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(C42+C3+)(AlSi7O22)W2
Alⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Alⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
SiSilicon
Siⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Siⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Siⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Siⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Siⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
Siⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Siⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Siⓘ EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
Siⓘ EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Siⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Siⓘ HaüyneNa3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Siⓘ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Siⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Siⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Siⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Siⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsoniteNaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
Siⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Siⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Siⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
Siⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Siⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Siⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(C42+C3+)(AlSi7O22)W2
Siⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Siⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Siⓘ Diopside var. SaliteCaMgSi2O6
Siⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Siⓘ Olivine GroupM2SiO4
Siⓘ Melilite GroupCa2M(XSiO7)
PPhosphorus
Pⓘ BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2
Pⓘ MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Pⓘ VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
Pⓘ WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)
Pⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3A
SSulfur
Sⓘ BaryteBaSO4
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ HaüyneNa3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
ClChlorine
Clⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Clⓘ HaliteNaCl
Clⓘ SodaliteNa4(Si3Al3)O12Cl
KPotassium
Kⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Kⓘ OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
Kⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Caⓘ Albite var. Andesine(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]
Caⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Caⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Caⓘ BrianiteNa2CaMg(PO4)2
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Caⓘ Cancrinite(Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
Caⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Caⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Caⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Caⓘ HaüyneNa3Ca(Si3Al3)O12(SO4)
Caⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Caⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Caⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
Caⓘ MontgomeryiteCa4MgAl4(PO4)6(OH)4 · 12H2O
Caⓘ PerovskiteCaTiO3
Caⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Caⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Caⓘ WhitlockiteCa9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH)
Caⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(C42+C3+)(AlSi7O22)W2
Caⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Caⓘ Diopside var. SaliteCaMgSi2O6
Caⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
Caⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3A
Caⓘ Melilite GroupCa2M(XSiO7)
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Tiⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Tiⓘ Loparite(Na,REE)2Ti2O6
Tiⓘ PerovskiteCaTiO3
Tiⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Tiⓘ TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Tiⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing MagnetiteFe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
Tiⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
MnManganese
Mnⓘ HollanditeBa(Mn64+Mn23+)O16
Mnⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
FeIron
Feⓘ AegirineNaFe3+Si2O6
Feⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Feⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Feⓘ HercyniteFe2+Al2O4
Feⓘ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Feⓘ Magnesio-arfvedsoniteNaNa2(Mg4Fe3+)(Si8O22)(OH)2
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ RhöniteCa4[Mg8Fe23+Ti2]O4[Si6Al6O36]
Feⓘ Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing MagnetiteFe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4
Feⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Feⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)2O6
CuCopper
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
ZrZirconium
Zrⓘ EudialyteNa15Ca6Fe3Zr3Si(Si25O73)(O,OH,H2O)3(Cl,OH)2
Zrⓘ LåveniteNa2Ca2Mn2Zr2(Si2O7)2O2F2
NbNiobium
Nbⓘ Pyrochlore GroupA2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
BaBarium
Baⓘ BaryteBaSO4
Baⓘ HollanditeBa(Mn64+Mn23+)O16

Geochronology

Mineralization age: Miocene : 14.3 ± 0.4 Ma to 10.4 ± 0.3 Ma

Important note: This table is based only on rock and mineral ages recorded on mindat.org for this locality and is not necessarily a complete representation of the geochronology, but does give an indication of possible mineralization events relevant to this locality. As more age information is added this table may expand in the future. A break in the table simply indicates a lack of data entered here, not necessarily a break in the geologic sequence. Grey background entries are from different, related, localities.

Geologic TimeRocks, Minerals and Events
Phanerozoic
 Cenozoic
  Neogene
   Miocene
ⓘ Nepheline-syenite (youngest age)10.4 ± 0.3 MaBoa Vista Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
ⓘ Syenite (youngest age)10.4 ± 0.3 MaBoa Vista Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
ⓘ Nepheline-syenite (oldest age)14.3 ± 0.4 MaBoa Vista Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde
ⓘ Syenite (oldest age)14.3 ± 0.4 MaBoa Vista Island, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde

Fossils

There are 42 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

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Occurrences42
Youngest Fossil Listed0.01 Ma (Pleistocene)
Oldest Fossil Listed11.6 Ma (Miocene)
Fossils from RegionClick here to show the list.
Accepted NameHierarchy Age
Acervulina
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Acervulinidae : Acervulina11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Amphistegina
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Amphisteginidae : Amphistegina11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Cassidulinoides
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Cassidulinidae : Cassidulinoides11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Dentoglobigerina
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Globigerinidae : Dentoglobigerina11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Eponides
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Eponididae : Eponides11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Fursenkoina
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Bolivinitidae : Fursenkoina11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globigerinoides
genus		Foraminifera : Globigerinidae : Globigerinoides11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globoquadrina
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Catapsydracidae : Globoquadrina11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globorotalia
genus		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Globorotaliidae : Globorotalia11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Sphaeroidinellopsis
genus		Foraminifera : Globigerinidae : Sphaeroidinellopsis11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Millepora
genus		Animalia : Cnidaria : Hydrozoa : Anthoathecata : Milleporidae : Millepora0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Gastropoda
class		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Strombus
genus		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Littorinimorpha : Strombidae : Strombus0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Cantharus
genus		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Neogastropoda : Pisaniidae : Cantharus0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Bivalvia
class		Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Glycymeris
genus		Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Arcida : Glycymerididae : Glycymeris0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Cardita
genus		Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Carditida : Carditidae : Cardita0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Balanus
genus		Animalia : Arthropoda : Maxillopoda : Sessilia : Balanidae : Balanus11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Echinodermata
phylum		Animalia : Echinodermata11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Dendropoma
genus		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Littorinimorpha : Vermetidae : Dendropoma0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Globigerinoides trilobus
species		Foraminifera : Globigerinidae : Globigerinoides : Globigerinoides trilobus11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globorotalia menardii
species		Foraminifera : Globorotaliidae : Globorotalia : Globorotalia menardii11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Polinices lacteus
species		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Naticidae : Polinices : Polinices lacteus0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Orbulina universa
species		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Globigerinidae : Orbulina universa11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globigerina bulloides
species		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Globigerinidae : Globigerina : Globigerina bulloides11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Siderastrea radians
species		Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Scleractinia : Siderastreidae : Siderastrea : Siderastrea radians0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Porites astreoides
species		Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Scleractinia : Poritidae : Porites : Porites astreoides0.781 - 0.126 Ma
Pleistocene
Favia fragum
species		Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Scleractinia : Faviidae : Favia : Favia fragum0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Millepora alcicornis
species		Animalia : Cnidaria : Hydrozoa : Anthoathecata : Milleporidae : Millepora : Millepora alcicornis0.781 - 0.126 Ma
Pleistocene
Tubastraea coccinea
species		Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Scleractinia : Dendrophylliidae : Tubastraea : Tubastraea coccinea0.781 - 0.126 Ma
Pleistocene
Harpa doris
species		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Neogastropoda : Harpidae : Harpa : Harpa doris0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Conus ermineus
species		Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Neogastropoda : Conidae : Conus : Conus ermineus0.781 - 0.0117 Ma
Pleistocene
Globigerinoides obliquus
species		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Globigerinidae : Globigerinoides : Globigerinoides obliquus11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globigerinoides extremus
species		Chromista : Foraminifera : Globothalamea : Rotaliida : Globigerinidae : Globigerinoides : Globigerinoides extremus11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Globigerinoides conglobatus
species		Foraminifera : Globigerinidae : Globigerinoides : Globigerinoides conglobatus11.608 - 5.333 Ma
Miocene
Fossil LocalitiesClick to show 5 fossil localities

Other Databases

Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barlavento_Islands
Wikidata ID:Q494869
GeoNames ID:3374871

Localities in this Region

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Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect

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