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Geological map of Chad

Chad

Chari River, Chad

Chari-Baguirmi Region, Chad

Gaylussite

La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

Geological map of Chad

Chad

Chari River, Chad

Chari-Baguirmi Region, Chad

Gaylussite

La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

Geological map of Chad

Chad

Chari River, Chad

Chari-Baguirmi Region, Chad

Area:

1,284,000 km²

Neighbouring regions:

Central African Republic

Type:

Country

Largest Settlements:

Place	Population
N'Djamena	721,081 (2017)
Moundou	135,167 (2012)
Sarh	102,528 (2017)
Abéché	74,188 (2017)
Kelo	42,533 (2012)
Koumra	36,263 (2012)

Mindat Locality ID:

28900

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:28900:8

GUID (UUID V4):

Other Languages:

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Arabic:

تشاد

French:

Tchad

German:

Tschad

Italian:

Ciad

Russian:

Чад

Simplified Chinese:

乍得

Spanish:

Chad

Achinese:

Chad

Adyghe:

Чад

Afrikaans:

Tsjad

Akan:

Chad

Albanian:

Çadi

Alemannic:

Tschad

Amharic:

ቻድ

Anglo-Saxon:

Cead

Aragonese:

Chad

Aramaic:

ܬܫܐܕ

Armenian:

Չադ

Aromanian:

Ciad

Asturian:

Chad

Azeri:

Çad

Bambara:

Cad

Bashkir:

Чад

Basque:

Txad

Bavarian:

Tschad

Belarusian:

Чад

Belarusian (Tarashkevitsa):

Чад

Bengali:

চাদ

Bishnupriya Manipuri:

চাদ

Bosnian:

Čad

Breton:

Tchad

Bulgarian:

Чад

Burmese:

ချဒ်သမ္မတနိုင်ငံ

Catalan:

Txad

Cebuano:

Chad

Central Bikol:

Tsad

Central Kurdish/Sorani:

چاد

Chavacano:

Chad

Chechen:

Чад

Chuvash:

Чад

Classical Chinese:

乍得

Cornish:

Chad

Crimean Tatar (Latin):

Çad

Croatian:

Čad

Czech:

Čad

Danish:

Tchad

Doteli:

चाड

Dutch:

Tsjaad

Dutch Low Saxon:

Tsjaad

Dzongkha:

ཅཱཌ

Egyptian Arabic:

تشاد

Esperanto:

Ĉado

Estonian:

Tšaad

Ewe:

Chad

Extremaduran:

Chad

Faroese:

Kjad

Farsi/Persian:

چاد

Fiji Hindi:

Chad

Finnish:

Tšad

Franco-Provençal:

Tch·ad

Friulian:

Çad

Fula:

Caad

Gagauz:

Çad

Galician:

Chad

Georgian:

ჩადი

Greek:

Τσαντ

Greenlandic:

Chad

Guarani:

Cháde

Gujarati:

ચૅડ

Haitian:

Tchad

Hakka:

Chad

Hausa:

Cadi

Hebrew:

צ’אד

Hill Mari:

Чад

Hindi:

चाड

Hungarian:

Csád

Icelandic:

Tsjad

Ido:

Chad

Igbo:

Chad

Iloko:

Chad

Indonesian:

Chad

Interlingua:

Tchad

Interlingue:

Chad

Irish Gaelic:

Sead

Jamaican Patois:

Chad

Japanese:

チャド

Javanese:

Chad

Judaeo-Spanish:

Chad

Kabiye:

Caadɩ

Kabyle:

Ččad

Kalmyk:

Чадигин Орн

Kannada:

ಚಾಡ್

Kapampangan:

Chad

Karakalpak:

Chad

Kashmiri:

چاڑ

Kazakh (Cyrillic Script):

Чад

Khmer:

ឆាដ

Kikuyu:

Chad

Kinyarwanda:

Cade

Kongo:

Tasadi

Korean:

차드

Kurdish (Latin Script):

Çad

Kyrgyz:

Чад

Lao:

ຊາດ

Latin:

Tzadia

Latvian:

Čada

Ligurian:

Ciad

Limburgian:

Tsjaad

Lingala:

Tsadi

Lingua Franca Nova:

Txad

Lithuanian:

Čadas

Livvi-Karelian:

Čad

Lojban:

tcad

Lombard:

Ciad

Low Saxon/Low German:

Tschad

Lower Sorbian:

Čad

Luganda:

Chad

Luri:

چاد

Luxembourgish:

Tschad

Macedonian:

Чад

Malagasy:

Tsady

Malay:

Chad

Malayalam:

ഛാഡ്

Maltese:

Ċad

Manx:

Shad

Maori:

Kāta

Marathi:

चाड

Mazanderani:

چاد

Min Dong Chinese:

Chad

Minangkabau:

Chad

Mingrelian:

ჩადი

Minnan / Hokkien-Taiwanese:

Chad

Mongolian:

Чад

Nahuatl:

Chad

Nauruan:

Tsiad

Nepali:

चाड

Newar / Nepal Bhasa:

चाड

Norfolk:

Chad

Northern Frisian:

Tschad

Northern Sami:

Chad

Northern Sotho:

Chad

Norwegian:

Tsjad

Norwegian (Nynorsk):

Tsjad

Novial:

Chad

Occitan:

Chad

Odia:

ଚାଡ

Ossetian:

Чад

Pali:

चाड

Pangasinan:

Jhad

Papiamento:

Chad

Pashto:

چاډ

Piedmontese:

Ciad

Polish:

Chad

Portuguese:

Chade

Punjabi:

ਚਾਡ

Quechua:

Chad

Ripuarian:

der Tschadd

Romanian:

Ciad

Romansh:

Tschad

Rundi:

Cadi

Russia Buriat:

Чад

Rusyn:

Чад

Samogitian:

Čads

Sango:

Sâde

Sanskrit:

चाड

Sardinian:

Chad

Saterland Frisian:

Tschad

Scots:

Chad

Scottish Gaelic:

An t-Siad

Serbian:

Чад

Serbo-Croatian:

Čad

Sesotho:

Chad

Shona:

Chad

Sicilian:

Ciad

Silesian:

Czad

Sindhi:

چاڊ

Sinhalese:

චෑඩ්

Slovak:

Čad

Slovenian:

Čad

Somali:

Jad

South Azerbaijani:

چاد

Sundanese:

Chad

Swahili:

Chad

Swati:

IShedi

Swedish:

Tchad

Tagalog:

Tsad

Tajik (Cyrillic Script):

Чад

Tamil:

சாட்

Tatar:

Чад

Telugu:

చాద్

Tetum:

Xade

Thai:

ชาด

Tibetan (Standard):

ཆཱ་ཌ།

Tigrinya:

ቻድ

Tongan:

Seti

Traditional Chinese:

乍得

Tsonga:

Chad

Turkish:

Çad

Turkmen:

Çad

Ukrainian:

Чад

Upper Sorbian:

Čad

Urdu:

چاڈ

Uyghur:

چاد

Uzbek (Latin Script):

Chad

Venetian:

Ciad

Veps:

Čad

Vietnamese:

Tchad

Volapük:

Tjadän

Võro:

Tšaad

Walloon:

Tchad

Waray:

Chad

Welsh:

Tchad

West Frisian:

Tsjaad

Western Punjabi:

چڈ

Wolof:

Cadd

Wu Chinese:

乍得

Yakut:

Чад

Yiddish:

טשאד

Yoruba:

Tsad

Zazaki:

Çad

Zhuang:

Chad

Zulu:

ITshedi

Note: Since 2002, Chad has been divided into 18 regions, which are subdivided into 52 departments and further divided into 348 sub-prefectures. Implementation of the new plan has been slow on the ground, however. The regions approximately correspond with 14 prefectures which existed up to 1999.

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Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded from this region.

ⓘ Uranium

Mineral List

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

ⓘ var. Titanium-bearing Augite

ⓘ 'Calcic plagioclase'

ⓘ Calcite

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series'

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

58 valid minerals. 1 (TL) - type locality of valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Rock list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

Select Rock List Type

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Locality: Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

Rigobert, T., Claude, D. J., Marambaye, D., & Yannick, B. (2013). On the occurrence of gold mineralization in the Pala Neoproterozoic formations, South-Western Chad. Journal of African Earth Sciences. Volume 84, August 2013, Pages 36–46

ⓘ Aegirine

Formula: NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆

Localities:

Hadjer el Khamis, Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Albite var. Andesine

Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase

Formula: (Na,K)AlSi₃O₈

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Lacroix, A. (1934). Volcanisme et lithologie. Le massif volcanique du Tibesti et la region des dykes. In: Mission au Tibesti. Memoires de l'Academie des Sciences de l'Institute de France. Paris, 61, 169-366.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

Reynolds, P., Hall, P. (1976) Absolute age and paleomagnetic results from Tibesti-Garian (Tripoli) North African Cenozoic volcanic line. Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, 57, 904.

ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase

Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

Olivier, Vanderhaeghe, André-Mayer, Anne-Sylvie, Diondoh, Mbaguedje, Aurélien, Eglinger, Maryse, Ohnenstetter, Moussa, Isseini, Michel, Cuney, Marc, Poujol, Marieke, Van Lichtervelde (2021) Uranium mineralization associated with late magmatic ductile to brittle deformation and Na–Ca metasomatism of the Pan-African A-type Zabili syntectonic pluton (Mayo-Kebbi massif, SW Chad) Mineralium Deposita, 56 (7) 1297-1319 doi:10.1007/s00126-020-00999-1

ⓘ Analcime

Formula: Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Anhydrite

Formula: CaSO₄

Locality: Anhydrite after gypsum occurrence near Largeau, Borkou Region, Chad

References:

Topaz-Mineral Exploration specimen

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

Locality: Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Anorthite

Formula: Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite

Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃A

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Arfvedsonite

Formula: NaNa₂(Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Localities:

Hadjer el Khamis, Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

Localities:

Mourbame, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Massonebaré, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ Augite

Formula: (Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite

Formula: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Beryl

Formula: Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)

Locality: Yedri Massif, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Mining Journal Chad Supplement September 1995.

ⓘ 'Biotite'

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

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

ⓘ Brannerite

Formula: UTi₂O₆

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'Calcic plagioclase'

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'

Formula: A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende'

Formula: A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Cassiterite

Formula: SnO₂

Locality: Yedri Massif, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Mining Journal Chad Supplement September 1995.

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Localities:

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

Localities:

Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ Coffinite

Formula: U(SiO₄) · nH₂O

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series'

Locality: Yedri Massif, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Mining Journal Chad Supplement September 1995.

ⓘ 'Eguëite'

Formula: CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O

Locality: Koukourdei, Eguei, Kanem Region, Chad

References:

Palache, Charles; Berman, Harry; Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons.p.955

ⓘ Ekanite

Formula: Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Epidote

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

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ Fayalite

Formula: Fe²⁺₂(SiO₄)

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Fluorapatite

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃F

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Gaylussite

Formula: Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O

Locality: La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

References:

Maglione, Gilbert (1968) Présence de gaylussite et de trona dans les « natronières » du Kanem (pourtour nord-est du lac Tchad) Bulletin de Minéralogie, 91 (4) 388-395 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1968.6245

Johan, Zdenek, Maglione, Gilbert (1972) La kanemite, nouveau silicate de sodium hydraté de néoformation. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 95 (3) 371-382 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1972.6691

ⓘ Hastingsite

Formula: NaCa₂(Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Hedenbergite

Formula: CaFe²⁺Si₂O₆

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Hessite

Formula: Ag₂Te

Locality: Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

Rigobert, T., Claude, D. J., Marambaye, D., & Yannick, B. (2013): On the occurrence of gold mineralization in the Pala Neoproterozoic formations, South-Western Chad. Journal of African Earth Sciences 84, 36-46.

ⓘ 'Hypersthene'

Formula: (Mg,Fe)SiO₃

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Ilmenite

Formula: Fe²⁺TiO₃

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad
Guera Massif, Guéra Region, Chad

ⓘ Kaersutite

Formula: NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Kanemite (TL)

Formula: HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂O

Type Locality:

References:

Johan, Zdenek, Maglione, Gilbert (1972) La kanemite, nouveau silicate de sodium hydraté de néoformation. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 95 (3) 371-382 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1972.6691

ⓘ Kasolite

Formula: Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Kawazulite

Formula: Bi₂Te₂Se

Locality: Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Magadiite

Formula: Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉ · 11H₂O

Locality: Kanem Region, Chad

References:

Fletcher, Ross A. (1987) Synthesis of Kenyaite and Magadiite in the Presence of Various Anions. Clays and Clay Minerals, 35 (4) 318-320 doi:10.1346/ccmn.1987.0350410

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Hadjer el Khamis, Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Locality: Mourbame, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

Mining Journal Chad Supplement September 1995.

ⓘ 'Mica Group'

Locality: Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

Bessoles, B. & Trompette, R. (1980). GEOLOGIE DE L'AFRIQUE, LA CHAINE PANAFRICAINE" ZONE MOBILE D'AFRIQUE CENTRALE (PARTIE SUD) ET ZONE MOBILE SOUDANAISE". Memoire du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 92.

ⓘ 'Monazite Group'

Formula: REE(PO₄)

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Localities:

Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ 'Myrmekite'

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

ⓘ Nepheline

Formula: Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)

Localities:

Ega plug, Wadi Fira Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Parauranophane

Formula: Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Pigeonite

Formula: (Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

Localities:

Massonebaré, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Mourbame, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

Locality: Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

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

ⓘ Riebeckite

Formula: ◻Na₂(Fe²⁺₃Fe³⁺₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Hadjer el Khamis, Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad
Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Rutile

Formula: TiO₂

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Guera Massif, Guéra Region, Chad

ⓘ Sanidine

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Localities:

Hadjer el Khamis, Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Saponite

Formula: Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Siegenite

Formula: CoNi₂S₄

Locality: Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'Sodic amphibole'

Locality: Hadjer el Khamis, Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad

References:

Garde, G. 1911. Description geologique des regions situees entre le Niger et le Tchad. Thesis, University of Clermont-Ferrand. A. Hermann et Fils, Paris.

Gentil, Louis (1904) Sur l'existence de roches alcalines dans le Centre africain [On the existence of alkaline rocks in Central Africa]. Compte Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences, 139 (2) 413-414

BarBeau, J. (1956). Notice explicative sur la feuille Fort-Lamy. Carte géologique de reconnaissance à l’échelle de, 1(1000000). Gouvernement General de l'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Locality: Goueyegoudoum, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Talc

Formula: Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Localities:

Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Ganboke Deposit (Gamboké), Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad
Massonebaré, Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

ⓘ Thénardite

Formula: Na₂SO₄

Locality: Koukourdei, Eguei, Kanem Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Thorite

Formula: Th(SiO₄)

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite

Formula: (Th,U)SiO₄

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Titanite

Formula: CaTiO(SiO₄)

Localities:

Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad
Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

ⓘ Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

Locality: Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Trona

Formula: Na₃H(CO₃)₂ · 2H₂O

Localities:

Koukourdei, Eguei, Kanem Region, Chad
La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

ⓘ Uraninite

Formula: UO₂

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende

Formula: UO₂

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ Uranophane

Formula: Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'White mica'

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'Wolframite Group'

Locality: Yedri Massif, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Mining Journal Chad Supplement September 1995.

ⓘ 'Xenotime'

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

ⓘ 'Zeolite Group'

Locality: Tibesti Volcanic Province, Tibesti Region, Chad

References:

Vincent, P.M. 1963. Les volcans Tertiares et Quaternaires du Tibesti occidental et central (Sahara du Tchad). Memoires du Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, 23.

Vincent, P.M. 1970. The evolution of the Tibesti volcanic province, eastern Sahara. In: Clifford, T.N. & Gass, I.G. (eds) African Magmatism and Tectonics. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 301-319.

Gèze, B., Hudeley, H., Vincent, P., & Wacrenier, P. (1959). Les volcans du Tibesti (Sahara du Tchad). Bulletin Volcanologique, 22(1), 135-172. doi.org/10.1007/BF02596582

ⓘ Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

Locality: Zabili pluton, Mayo Kebi granite, Mayo-Kebbi Est Region, Chad

References:

Gallery:

HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂Oⓘ Kanemite (TL)

Kanemite

La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

Kanemite

La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

Kanemite

La saline d'Andjia, Lac Region, Chad

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Hessite	2.BA.60	Ag₂Te
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Siegenite	2.DA.05	CoNi₂S₄
ⓘ	Kawazulite	2.DC.05	Bi₂Te₂Se
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Ilmenite	4.CB.05	Fe²⁺TiO₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Cassiterite	4.DB.05	SnO₂
ⓘ	Rutile	4.DB.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	'Wolframite Group'	4.DB.30 va
ⓘ	Brannerite	4.DH.05	UTi₂O₆
ⓘ	Uraninite var. Pitchblende	4.DL.05	UO₂
ⓘ		4.DL.05	UO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Trona	5.CB.15	Na₃H(CO₃)₂ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Gaylussite	5.CB.35	Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Thénardite	7.AD.25	Na₂SO₄
ⓘ	Anhydrite	7.AD.30	CaSO₄
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Fluorapatite	8.BN.05	Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Fayalite	9.AC.05	Fe²⁺₂(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Coffinite	9.AD.30	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
ⓘ	Thorite	9.AD.30	Th(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Thorite var. Uranothorite	9.AD.30	(Th,U)SiO₄
ⓘ	Titanite	9.AG.15	CaTiO(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Kasolite	9.AK.15	Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O
ⓘ	Parauranophane	9.AK.15	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Uranophane	9.AK.15	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Beryl	9.CJ.05	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
ⓘ	Pigeonite	9.DA.10	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Augite	9.DA.15	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Hedenbergite	9.DA.15	CaFe²⁺Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	9.DA.15	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
ⓘ	Aegirine	9.DA.25	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Tremolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Hastingsite	9.DE.15	NaCa₂(Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Kaersutite	9.DE.15	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
ⓘ	Arfvedsonite	9.DE.25	NaNa₂(Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Riebeckite	9.DE.25	◻Na₂(Fe²⁺₃Fe³⁺₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Ekanite	9.EA.10	Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀
ⓘ	Magadiite	9.EA.20	Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉ · 11H₂O
ⓘ	Talc	9.EC.05	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Saponite	9.EC.45	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Kanemite (TL)	9.EF.25	HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂O
ⓘ	Nepheline	9.FA.05	Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
ⓘ	Orthoclase	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Sanidine	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	var. Andesine	9.FA.35	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
ⓘ	Anorthite	9.FA.35	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
ⓘ	Albite var. Anorthoclase	9.FA.35	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈
ⓘ	Anorthite var. Labradorite	9.FA.35	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
ⓘ	Albite var. Oligoclase	9.FA.35	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
ⓘ	'Zeolite Group'	9.G0.
ⓘ	Analcime	9.GB.05	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group'	-
ⓘ	'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende'	-	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
ⓘ	'Hypersthene'	-	(Mg,Fe)SiO₃
ⓘ	'Monazite Group'	-	REE(PO₄)
ⓘ	'Xenotime'	-
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'	-
ⓘ	'Mica Group'	-
ⓘ	'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'	-
ⓘ	'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series'	-
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
ⓘ	'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'	-	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
ⓘ	'Eguëite'	-	CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O
ⓘ	'White mica'	-
ⓘ	'Sodic amphibole'	-
ⓘ	'Calcic plagioclase'	-
ⓘ	'Myrmekite'	-

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	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
H	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	NaNa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Gaylussite	Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
H	ⓘ Kanemite	HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Kasolite	Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O
H	ⓘ Magadiite	Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉ · 11H₂O
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Riebeckite	◻Na₂(Fe₃²⁺Fe₂³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Trona	Na₃H(CO₃)₂ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Parauranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Eguëite	CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O
Be	Beryllium
Be	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Gaylussite	Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Trona	Na₃H(CO₃)₂ · 2H₂O
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
O	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
O	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
O	ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈
O	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	NaNa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Brannerite	UTi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
O	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Ekanite	Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Fluorapatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
O	ⓘ Gaylussite	Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Hedenbergite	CaFe²⁺Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
O	ⓘ Hypersthene	(Mg,Fe)SiO₃
O	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
O	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
O	ⓘ Kanemite	HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Kasolite	Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O
O	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
O	ⓘ Magadiite	Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉ · 11H₂O
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Monazite Group	REE(PO₄)
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Nepheline	Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
O	ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Pigeonite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Riebeckite	◻Na₂(Fe₃²⁺Fe₂³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Thénardite	Na₂SO₄
O	ⓘ Thorite	Th(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Titanite	CaTiO(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Trona	Na₃H(CO₃)₂ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
O	ⓘ Parauranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite	(Th,U)SiO₄
O	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
O	ⓘ Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
O	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
O	ⓘ Eguëite	CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
F	ⓘ Fluorapatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
F	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Na	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Na	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Na	ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈
Na	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	NaNa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Na	ⓘ Gaylussite	Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
Na	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
Na	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Na	ⓘ Kanemite	HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂O
Na	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Na	ⓘ Magadiite	Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉ · 11H₂O
Na	ⓘ Nepheline	Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
Na	ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Na	ⓘ Riebeckite	◻Na₂(Fe₃²⁺Fe₂³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Na	ⓘ Thénardite	Na₂SO₄
Na	ⓘ Trona	Na₃H(CO₃)₂ · 2H₂O
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Na	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
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	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Hypersthene	(Mg,Fe)SiO₃
Mg	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Mg	ⓘ Pigeonite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Mg	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Mg	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Al	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Al	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Al	ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Al	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Al	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Nepheline	Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
Al	ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Al	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
Al	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Si	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Si	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Si	ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈
Si	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	NaNa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Beryl	Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Si	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Ekanite	Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Hedenbergite	CaFe²⁺Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Si	ⓘ Hypersthene	(Mg,Fe)SiO₃
Si	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Si	ⓘ Kanemite	HNaSi₂O₅ · 3H₂O
Si	ⓘ Kasolite	Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O
Si	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Si	ⓘ Magadiite	Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉ · 11H₂O
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Nepheline	Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
Si	ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Pigeonite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Riebeckite	◻Na₂(Fe₃²⁺Fe₂³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Thorite	Th(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Titanite	CaTiO(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Parauranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
Si	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite	(Th,U)SiO₄
Si	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Fluorapatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
P	ⓘ Monazite Group	REE(PO₄)
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
P	ⓘ Eguëite	CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Siegenite	CoNi₂S₄
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Thénardite	Na₂SO₄
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Nepheline	Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Ca	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Ca	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Ekanite	Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Fluorapatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
Ca	ⓘ Gaylussite	Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Hedenbergite	CaFe²⁺Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Ca	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Ca	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Ca	ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Ca	ⓘ Pigeonite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Titanite	CaTiO(SiO₄)
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Parauranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ca	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
Ca	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
Ca	ⓘ Eguëite	CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ti	ⓘ Brannerite	UTi₂O₆
Ti	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Kaersutite	NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi⁴⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Ti	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
Ti	ⓘ Titanite	CaTiO(SiO₄)
Ti	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	NaNa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
Fe	ⓘ Hastingsite	NaCa₂(Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Hedenbergite	CaFe²⁺Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Hypersthene	(Mg,Fe)SiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pigeonite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Riebeckite	◻Na₂(Fe₃²⁺Fe₂³⁺)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Saponite	Ca_0.25(Mg,Fe)₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Fe	ⓘ Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series
Fe	ⓘ Augite var. Titanium-bearing Augite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Eguëite	CaFe₁₄(PO₄)₁₀(OH)₁₄ · 21H₂O
Co	Cobalt
Co	ⓘ Siegenite	CoNi₂S₄
Ni	Nickel
Ni	ⓘ Siegenite	CoNi₂S₄
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Se	Selenium
Se	ⓘ Kawazulite	Bi₂Te₂Se
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Nb	Niobium
Nb	ⓘ Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Sn	Tin
Sn	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
Te	Tellurium
Te	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Te	ⓘ Kawazulite	Bi₂Te₂Se
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Kasolite	Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Kawazulite	Bi₂Te₂Se
Th	Thorium
Th	ⓘ Ekanite	Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀
Th	ⓘ Thorite	Th(SiO₄)
Th	ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite	(Th,U)SiO₄
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Brannerite	UTi₂O₆
U	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
U	ⓘ Kasolite	Pb(UO₂)(SiO₄) · H₂O
U	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
U	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
U	ⓘ Parauranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
U	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
U	ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite	(Th,U)SiO₄

Fossils

There are 193 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

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Occurrences

193

Youngest Fossil Listed

2.59 Ma (Pleistocene)

Oldest Fossil Listed

72.1 Ma (Late/Upper Cretaceous)

Stratigraphic Units

Unit	No. Occurrences	Age
Toros Menalla	2	11.608 - 5.333 Ma (Miocene)

Fossils from Region

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Accepted Name	Hierarchy	Age
Siluriformes order	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Siluriformes	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Arius genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Ariidae : *Arius*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Perciformes order	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Perciformes	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Tetraodon genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Tetraodontiformes : Tetraodontidae : *Tetraodon*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Aves class	Animalia : Chordata : Aves	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Carnivora order	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Enhydriodon genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : *Enhydriodon*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Trionychidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Trionyx genus	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae : *Trionyx*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Testudinidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Testudinidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Geochelone genus	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Testudinidae : *Geochelone*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Varanus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Squamata : Varanidae : *Varanus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Colubridae family	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Squamata : Colubridae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Gavialidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Gavialidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Tomistoma genus	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : *Tomistoma*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Accipitridae family	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Accipitriformes : Accipitridae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Rallidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Gruiformes : Rallidae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Ardea genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Pelecaniformes : Ardeidae : *Ardea*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Anatidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Anseriformes : Anatidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Ciconiidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Ciconiiformes : Ciconiidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Anhinga genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Suliformes : Anhingidae : *Anhinga*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Phalacrocorax genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Suliformes : Phalacrocoracidae : *Phalacrocorax*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hominidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Australopithecus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : *Australopithecus*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hyaenidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Hyaena genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae : *Hyaena*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Ictitherium genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae : *Ictitherium*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Lycyaena genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae : *Lycyaena*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Dinofelis genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : *Dinofelis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Felis genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : *Felis*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Megantereon genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : *Megantereon*	11.608 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Canidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Canidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Rodentia order	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Xerus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Sciuridae : *Xerus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Arvicanthis genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : *Arvicanthis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hystrix genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Hystricidae : *Hystrix*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Hexaprotodon genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : *Hexaprotodon*	7.246 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Paracamelus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Camelidae : *Paracamelus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Giraffidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Giraffa genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : *Giraffa*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Sivatherium genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : *Sivatherium*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Bovidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae	3.6 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Aepyceros genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Aepyceros*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Antidorcas genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Antidorcas*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Gazella genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Gazella*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Kobus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Kobus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Palaeoryx genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Palaeoryx*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Parmularius genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Parmularius*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Protoryx genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Protoryx*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Simatherium genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Simatherium*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Syncerus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : *Syncerus*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hipparion genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : *Hipparion*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Ceratotherium genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : *Ceratotherium*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Diceros genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : *Diceros*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Loxodonta genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : *Loxodonta*	7.246 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Lutrinae subfamily	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : Lutrinae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Murinae subfamily	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Muridae : Murinae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Hippotragini tribe	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Hippotragini	7.246 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Ariidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Ariidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Python sebae species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Squamata : Pythonidae : Python : *Python sebae*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Scarabaeidae family	Animalia : Arthropoda : Insecta : Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hymenoptera order	Animalia : Arthropoda : Insecta : Hymenoptera	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hyaenictitherium genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Hyaenidae : *Hyaenictitherium*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Archaeopotamus harvardi species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Archaeopotamus : *Archaeopotamus harvardi*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hexaprotodon mingoz species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hexaprotodon : *Hexaprotodon mingoz*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Libycosaurus petrocchii species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Anthracotheriidae : Libycosaurus : *Libycosaurus petrocchii*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Sahelanthropus tchadensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Sahelanthropus : *Sahelanthropus tchadensis*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Praeanthropus africanus species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Hominidae : Praeanthropus : *Praeanthropus africanus*	3.6 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Tetraodontidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Tetraodontiformes : Tetraodontidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Balearica genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Gruiformes : Gruidae : *Balearica*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Hippopotamus protamphibius species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hippopotamus : *Hippopotamus protamphibius*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Bovini tribe	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Bovini	7.246 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Antilopini tribe	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Antilopini	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Alcelaphini tribe	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Bovidae : Alcelaphini	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Tachyoryctini tribe	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Rodentia : Spalacidae : Tachyoryctini	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Serengetilagus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Lagomorpha : Leporidae : *Serengetilagus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hodotermitidae family	Animalia : Arthropoda : Insecta : Blattodea : Hodotermitidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Ephippiorhynchus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Ciconiiformes : Ciconiidae : *Ephippiorhynchus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Bohlinia adoumi species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Bohlinia : *Bohlinia adoumi*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Rimasuchus lloydi species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Rimasuchus : *Rimasuchus lloydi*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Clariidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Clariidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Lates genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Perciformes : Latidae : *Lates*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Polypterus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Polypteriformes : Polypteridae : *Polypterus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Gymnarchus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopterygii : Osteoglossiformes : Gymnarchidae : *Gymnarchus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Synodontis genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Mochokidae : *Synodontis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Nigeremys gigantea species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Bothremydidae : Nigeremys : *Nigeremys gigantea*	72.1 - 66 Ma Late/Upper Cretaceous
Eurygnathohippus afarense species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Eurygnathohippus : *Eurygnathohippus afarense*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Eurygnathohippus hasumense species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Equidae : Eurygnathohippus : *Eurygnathohippus hasumense*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Suinae subfamily	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Suinae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Giraffa jumae species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Giraffa : *Giraffa jumae*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Varanus niloticus species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Squamata : Varanidae : Varanus : *Varanus niloticus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Elephantinae subfamily	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Elephantinae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Crocodylus niloticus species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Crocodylus : *Crocodylus niloticus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Anancus kenyensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Anancus : *Anancus kenyensis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Stegodibelodon schneideri species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Stegodibelodon : *Stegodibelodon schneideri*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Stegodon kaisensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Stegodontidae : Stegodon : *Stegodon kaisensis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Orycteropus abundulafus species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Tubulidentata : Orycteropodidae : Orycteropus : *Orycteropus abundulafus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Orycteropus gaudryi species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Tubulidentata : Orycteropodidae : Orycteropus : *Orycteropus gaudryi*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Orycteropus djourabensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Tubulidentata : Orycteropodidae : Orycteropus : *Orycteropus djourabensis*	5.333 - 3.6 Ma Neogene
Hexaprotodon garyam species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Hippopotamidae : Hexaprotodon : *Hexaprotodon garyam*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Cichlidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Cichliformes : Cichlidae	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Primelephas korotorensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Primelephas : *Primelephas korotorensis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Mycteria genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Ciconiiformes : Ciconiidae : *Mycteria*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Herpestes sanguineus species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Herpestidae : Herpestes : *Herpestes sanguineus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Colobinae subfamily	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Primates : Cercopithecidae : Colobinae	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Euthecodon brumpti species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Euthecodon : *Euthecodon brumpti*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Machairodus kabir species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Machairodus : *Machairodus kabir*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Euthecodon nitriae species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Crocodylia : Crocodylidae : Euthecodon : *Euthecodon nitriae*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Anhinga pannonica species	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Suliformes : Anhingidae : Anhinga : *Anhinga pannonica*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Clarotes genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Claroteidae : *Clarotes*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hydrocynus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Characiformes : Alestidae : *Hydrocynus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Anhinga melanogaster species	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Suliformes : Anhingidae : Anhinga : *Anhinga melanogaster*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Ephippiorhynchus tchoufour species	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Ciconiiformes : Ciconiidae : Ephippiorhynchus : *Ephippiorhynchus tchoufour*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Afrocygnus chauvireae species	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Anseriformes : Anatidae : Afrocygnus : *Afrocygnus chauvireae*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Plectropterus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Anseriformes : Anatidae : *Plectropterus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Heliopais personatus species	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Gruiformes : Heliornithidae : Heliopais : *Heliopais personatus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Selenetherium kolleensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Proboscidea : Elephantidae : Selenetherium : *Selenetherium kolleensis*	5.333 - 3.6 Ma Neogene
Sivatherium hendeyi species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Giraffidae : Sivatherium : *Sivatherium hendeyi*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Machairodus giganteus species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Felidae : Machairodus : *Machairodus giganteus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Sivachoerus syrticus species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Sivachoerus : *Sivachoerus syrticus*	7.246 - 5.333 Ma Miocene
Nyanzachoerus kanamensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Nyanzachoerus : *Nyanzachoerus kanamensis*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Hylochoerus euilus species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Hylochoerus : *Hylochoerus euilus*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Kolpochoerus afarensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Artiodactyla : Suidae : Kolpochoerus : *Kolpochoerus afarensis*	5.333 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Bagrus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Siluriformes : Bagridae : *Bagrus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic
Lates niloticus species	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Perciformes : Latidae : Lates : *Lates niloticus*	11.608 - 2.588 Ma Cenozoic

Fossil Localities

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Chad

Cenozoic🐚 Bahr el Ghazal
Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 East of Ibeceten
Cenozoic🐚 Kolinga
Neogene🐚 Kolle
Cenozoic🐚 Koro Toro - KT 12
Cenozoic🐚 Kossom Bougoudi
Miocene🐚 Toros-Menalla
Hadjer-Lamis Region
- Miocene🐚 Djurab Desert

Other Databases

Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad
Wikidata ID:	Q657
GeoNames ID:	2434508

Localities in this Region

Chad

⭔Bahr el Gazel Region
⭔Batha Region
⭔Borkou Region
- Anhydrite after gypsum occurrence near Largeau
⭔Chari-Baguirmi Region
⭔Ennedi-Est Region
⭔Ennedi-Ouest Region
⭔Guéra Region
- Guera Massif
⭔Hadjer-Lamis Region
- Hadjer el Khamis
⭔Kanem Region
- ⭔Eguei
  - Koukourdei
⭔Lac Region
- La saline d'Andjia
⭔Logone Occidental Region
- Moundou
  - Koro
⭔Logone Oriental Region
⭔Mandoul Region
⭔Mayo-Kebbi Est Region
- Mayo Kebi granite
  - Zabili pluton

Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect

AfricaContinent

Sahara DesertDesert
Tibesti MountainsMountain Range

African PlateTectonic Plate

African Plate

East Niger Rift basinBasin
Kufrah basinBasin
Sahara Metacraton
- Central Sahara ProvinceOrogenic Belt
- Chad CratonShield
- Tshiluba ProvinceBack-arc Basin
Tuareg Shield
- Eastern Hoggar BeltVolcanic Arc
- LATEA MetacratonVolcanic Arc

Central Africa

Lake ChadLake

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References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_Chad

https://unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/energy/se/pp/unfc/unfc_ws_U.Th_Luxor.Oct.2015/12_Chad.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_industry_of_Chad

https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/chad-mining-and-precious-metals

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