Boom, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium i
Regional Level Types
Boom Municipality
Antwerp Province
Flanders Region
Belgium Country

Regional Level Types
Boom	Municipality
Antwerp	Province
Flanders	Region
Belgium	Country

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Gypsum

Boom, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Gypsum

Boom, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Gypsum

Boom, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Neighbouring regions:

Rumst, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Niel, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Type:

Municipality

Largest Settlements:

Place	Population
Boom	15,810 (2011)

Mindat Locality ID:

333028

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:333028:2

GUID (UUID V4):

Other Languages:

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Dutch:

Boom, Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België

French:

Boom, Province d'Anvers, Flandre, Belgique

German:

Boom, Provinz Antwerpen, Belgien

Italian:

Boom, Provincia di Anversa, Fiandre, Belgio

Russian:

Бом, Антверпен, Фландрия, Бельгия

Simplified Chinese:

博姆, 安特衛普省, 法兰德斯, 比利时

Spanish:

Boom, Provincia de Amberes, Flandes, Bélgica

Armenian:

Բոոմ, Անտվերպեն, Ֆլանդրիա, Բելգիա

Basque:

Boom, Anberesko probintzia, Flandria, Belgika

Breton:

Boom, Antwerpen, Flandrez, Belgia

Bulgarian:

Бом, Антверпен, Фландрия, Белгия

Catalan:

Boom, Província d'Anvers, Flandes, Bèlgica

Cebuano:

Boom, Provincie Antwerpen, Belhika

Danish:

Boom, Antwerpen, Flandern, Belgien

Esperanto:

Boom, Antverpeno, Flandrio, Belgio

Estonian:

Boom, Antwerpeni provints, Belgia

Faroese:

Boom, Antwerpen, Belgia

Farsi/Persian:

بوم, استان آنتورپ, فلاندر, بلژیک

Greenlandic:

Boom, Belgia

Hungarian:

Boom, Antwerpen, Flandria, Belgium

Japanese:

ボーム, アントウェルペン州, フランドル, ベルギー

Korean:

봄, 안트베르펜주, 플란데런, 벨기에

Lithuanian:

Bomas, Antverpeno provincija, Belgija

Luxembourgish:

Boom, Provënz Antwerpen, Flandern, Belsch

Norwegian:

Boom, Antwerpen, Flandern, Belgia

Norwegian (Nynorsk):

Boom, Flandern, Belgia

Occitan:

Boom, Província d'Anvèrs, Flandra, Belgica

Polish:

Boom, Antwerpia, Flandria, Belgia

Portuguese:

Boom, Antuérpia, Flandres, Bélgica

Romanian:

Boom, Anvers, Flandra, Belgia

Slovak:

Boom, Antverpy, Belgicko

Slovenian:

Boom, Flandrija, Belgija

Swedish:

Boom, Antwerpen, Flandern, Belgien

Vietnamese:

Boom, Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, Bỉ

Volapük:

Boom, Antwerpen, Belgän

Waray:

Boom, Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, Belhika

Boom is a Belgian town and municipality located in the province of Antwerp.

Mineralisation in Rupelian clay.

"De Schorre" is a provincial recreation area located in Boom. The 75 hectare domain is available for recreation, sports and events. The recreation area was constructed around a number of disused clay pits.

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

7 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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Alphabetical List Tree Diagram

ⓘ Clay

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Henrion, Pierre N. (1996) Klei: overzicht en nieuwe toepassingen. Pages 53-58 in: Schatten der Aarde. Van mineraal tot juweel. Tentoonstelling in de abdij Saint-Gérard de Brogne van 27 april tot 27 oktober 1996. Catalogus opgemaakt onder de leiding van R. Warin, AGAB en P. Van hee, MKA (in Dutch).

ⓘ 'Clay minerals'

References:

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

References:

Mélon, J., Bourguignon, P., Fransolet, A.-M. (1976) Les minéraux de Belgique. Editions G. Lelotte, Dison .

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

Habit: kidney-shaped masses

Description: Once abundant enough to grant exploitation.

References:

Mélon, J., Bourguignon, P., Fransolet, A.-M. (1976) Les minéraux de Belgique. Editions G. Lelotte, Dison .

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.

ⓘ Montmorillonite

Formula: (Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O

References:

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite

Formula: K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.

ⓘ 'Smectite Group'

Formula: A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O

References:

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Muscovite var. Illite	9.EC.15	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
ⓘ		9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Montmorillonite	9.EC.40	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Clay minerals'	-
ⓘ	'Smectite Group'	-	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Smectite Group	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Smectite Group	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄

Fossils

There are 1 fossil locality from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.

Occurrences

Youngest Fossil Listed

16.0 Ma (Miocene)

Oldest Fossil Listed

33.9 Ma (Oligocene)

Stratigraphic Units

Unit	No. Occurrences	Age
Berchem - Edegem Sands	1	20.44 - 15.97 Ma (Miocene)
Boom	13	33.9 - 28.1 Ma (Oligocene)

Fossils from Region

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Accepted Name	Hierarchy	Age
Trionychidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Trionychidae	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Insectivora order	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Insectivora	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Plesictis genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : *Plesictis*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Tapirus genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Tapiridae : *Tapirus*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Aceratherium genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : *Aceratherium*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Rhinoceros genus	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Perissodactyla : Rhinocerotidae : *Rhinoceros*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Dugongidae family	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Sirenia : Dugongidae	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Miosiren kocki species	Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Sirenia : Trichechidae : Miosiren : *Miosiren kocki*	20.44 - 15.97 Ma Miocene
Psephophorus rupeliensis species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Dermochelyidae : Psephophorus : *Psephophorus rupeliensis*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Lophius dolloi species	Animalia : Chordata : Actinopteri : Lophiiformes : Lophiidae : Lophius : *Lophius dolloi*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Bryochelys waterkeyni species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Cheloniidae : Bryochelys : *Bryochelys waterkeyni*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Chelyopsis littoreus species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Cheloniidae : Chelyopsis : *Chelyopsis littoreus*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene
Chelone vanbenedeni species	Animalia : Chordata : Reptilia : Testudines : Cheloniidae : Chelone : *Chelone vanbenedeni*	33.9 - 28.1 Ma Oligocene

Fossil Localities

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Belgium

Flanders
- Antwerp
  - Cenozoic🐚 Boom

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Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom,_Belgium
Wikidata ID:	Q723972
GeoNames ID:	2801495

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References

nl.wikipedia.org (n.d.) https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Schorre

Van Tassel, R. (1966) De septaria van de Boomse Klei. Het Ingenieursblad: 35: 550-552.

Mélon, J., Bourguignon, P., Fransolet, A.-M. (1976) Les minéraux de Belgique. Editions G. Lelotte, Dison .

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.

en.wikipedia.org (n.d.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupelian

Maes, Norbert, Salah, Sonia, Bruggeman, Christophe, Aertsens, Marc, Martens, Evelien, Van Lier, Liesbeth (2012) Strontium retention and migration behaviour in Boom Clay. Topical report, first full draft.

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Boom, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium i
Regional Level Types
Boom Municipality
Antwerp Province
Flanders Region
Belgium Country