Gwena occurs in a series of Kimberlite pipes in central Katanga, first identified in 1908. Main exploration/assessment workings occurred in the 1920s and 1930s.

Gwena belongs to the western group of Kundelungu kimberlite pipes, characterized by 14 pipes aligned along +/- N-S fracture. The pipes intrude Kibaran formations & sediments of the Kundelungu Group and are covered by Miocene sandstones.

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ⓘ Monticellite

1 valid mineral.

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ⓘ Kimberlite

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ⓘ Monticellite

Formula: CaMgSiO₄

References:

MinMag 58:496

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Monticellite	9.AC.10	CaMgSiO₄

List of minerals for each chemical element

O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

AfricaContinent

East African Rift System (EARS)Zone (Tectonic)

African PlateTectonic Plate

Bangweulu BlockOrogenic Belt

Central AfricaRegion

DR Congo

⭔KatangaProvince

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