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Todra and Tin Taralle Volcanic Field, Agadez, Nigeri
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NigerCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
17° 40' 32'' North , 8° 30' 7'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
17.67560,8.50202
GeoHash:
G#: s5nh93wzz
GRN:
N12E06
Type:
Volcanic Field
Age:
28 to 0.7 Ma
Geologic Time:
Cenozoic
Dating method:
K-Ar
Reference for age:
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Köppen climate type:
BWh : Hot deserts climate
Mindat Locality ID:
408474
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:408474:0
GUID (UUID V4):
0


The volcanic rocks, which include basalts, trachytes and phonolites are most extensively developed around Todra and generally take the form of flows but some tuffs also occur close to Todra. Over 130 small cones occur, from which the lavas emanated.

Approx coords range: 17º15' - 18º30'N; 8º00' - 9º25'E.

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12 valid minerals.

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ⓘ Aegirine-augite
Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Aenigmatite
Formula: Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ 'Alkali Feldspar'
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Analcime
Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Anorthite
Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8)
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite
Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Augite
Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Hedenbergite
Formula: CaFe2+Si2O6
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Kaersutite
Formula: NaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Katophorite
Formula: {Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Nepheline
Formula: Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Nosean
Formula: Na8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ 'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Sanidine
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
ⓘ Spinel
Formula: MgAl2O4
References:
Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘSpinel4.BB.05MgAl2O4
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘAugite9.DA.15(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
ⓘHedenbergite9.DA.15CaFe2+Si2O6
ⓘAegirine-augite9.DA.20(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
ⓘKaersutite9.DE.15NaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
ⓘKatophorite9.DE.20{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
ⓘAenigmatite9.DH.40Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
ⓘNepheline9.FA.05Na3K(Al4Si4O16)
ⓘSanidine9.FA.30K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘAnorthite9.FA.35Ca(Al2Si2O8)
ⓘvar. Labradorite9.FA.35(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
ⓘNosean9.FB.10Na8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
ⓘAnalcime9.GB.05Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Unclassified
ⓘ'Alkali Feldspar'-
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'-
ⓘ'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6

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ⓘ NoseanNa8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
Hⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Oⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Oⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Oⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Oⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Oⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Oⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Oⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Oⓘ NoseanNa8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
Oⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ SpinelMgAl2O4
Oⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
Oⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Oⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Oⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
FFluorine
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
NaSodium
Naⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Naⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Naⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Naⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Naⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Naⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Naⓘ NoseanNa8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
Naⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
Naⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
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ⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Mgⓘ SpinelMgAl2O4
Mgⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
Mgⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
AlAluminium
Alⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Alⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Alⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Alⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Alⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Alⓘ NoseanNa8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
Alⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ SpinelMgAl2O4
Alⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
Alⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
SiSilicon
Siⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Siⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Siⓘ AnalcimeNa(AlSi2O6) · H2O
Siⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Siⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Siⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Siⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Siⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Siⓘ NoseanNa8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
Siⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
Siⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Siⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Siⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
SSulfur
Sⓘ NoseanNa8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4) · H2O
KPotassium
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
Kⓘ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Caⓘ AnorthiteCa(Al2Si2O8)
Caⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Caⓘ HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Caⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
Caⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]
Caⓘ Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
Caⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Tiⓘ KaersutiteNaCa2(Mg3AlTi4+)(Si6Al2)O22O2
FeIron
Feⓘ Aegirine-augite(NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6
Feⓘ AenigmatiteNa4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36]
Feⓘ Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Feⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series

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References

Black, R., Jaujou, M. & Pellaton, C. 1967. Notice explicative sur la carte geologique de l'Aïr à l'échelle du 1/500000. Direction des Mines et de la Geologie. Republique du Niger.
Hazell, I.F., Jones, A.P. & Menzies, M.A. 1988. Geochemistry of Quaternary alkali basalts from the southern Aïr Massif, Republic of Niger. In: Mesozoic to present-day magmatism of the African Plate and its structural setting. International Center for Training and Exchanges in the Geosciences, 1988/15, 109-111.
POUCLET, A., & BAUBRON, J. (1988). le volcanisme cénozoïque du Niger oriental, relations géochronologiques, magmatiques et structurales des phases d'activité. Publication occasionnelle-Centre international pour la formation et les échanges géologiques, (15), 188-192.
Pouclet, A., & Karche, J. P. (1988). Petrology and geochemistry of the Cenozoic volcanism in Eastern Niger (West Africa). In UNESCO UISG 227, Mesozoic to Present-day Magmatism of the African Plate and its Structural Setting (pp. 194-195).
Woolley, A. R. (2001) Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World, Part 3: Africa - Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World. The Geological Society of London.p.227
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