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Giade, Bauchi, Nigeria

Jama'Are, Bauchi, Nigeria

Katagum, Bauchi, Nigeria

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Local Government Area

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Place	Population
Disina	5,833 (2016)

Mindat Locality ID:

408620

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Shira, Nigeria

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Shira, Bauchi, Nigeria

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Shira (Nijeriya), Bauchi, Nijeriya

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Shira, Bauchi, Nigeria

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Shira, Bauchi, Nigeria

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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Shira, Bauchi, Nàìjíríà

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ⓘ 'Biotite granite'

ⓘ 'Peralkaline microgranite'

ⓘ Quartz-syenite

Detailed Mineral List:

Formula: NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Aegirine-augite

Formula: (Na_aCa_bFe²⁺_cMg_d)(Fe³⁺_eAl_fFe²⁺_gMg_h)Si₂O₆

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Aenigmatite

Formula: Na₄[Fe²⁺₁₀Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Alkali Feldspar'

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Arfvedsonite

Formula: [Na][Na₂][Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Astrophyllite

Formula: K₂NaFe²⁺₇Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Formula: (Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Augite var. Ferrohedenbergite

Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

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

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Chevkinite Group'

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Formula: Fe²⁺₂(SiO₄)

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Ferro-richterite

Formula: {Na}{CaNa}{Fe²⁺₅}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Formula: Fe²⁺TiO₃

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ Narsarsukite

Formula: Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Formula: SiO₂

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

ⓘ 'Sodic amphibole'

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

Locality: Shira Complex, Shira, Bauchi, Ijebu East, Ogun, Nigeria

References:

Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.

Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Ilmenite	4.CB.05	Fe²⁺TiO₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Fayalite	9.AC.05	Fe²⁺₂(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Augite	9.DA.15	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	var. Ferrohedenbergite	9.DA.15	(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Aegirine-augite	9.DA.20	(Na_aCa_bFe²⁺_cMg_d)(Fe³⁺_eAl_fFe²⁺_gMg_h)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Aegirine	9.DA.25	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Astrophyllite	9.DC.05	K₂NaFe²⁺₇Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
ⓘ	Ferro-richterite	9.DE.20	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe²⁺₅}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Arfvedsonite	9.DE.25	[Na][Na₂][Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Aenigmatite	9.DH.40	Na₄[Fe²⁺₁₀Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
ⓘ	Narsarsukite	9.DJ.05	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Alkali Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group'	-
ⓘ	'var. Perthite'	-
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
ⓘ	'Chevkinite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Sodic amphibole'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
H	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	[Na][Na₂][Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Ferro-richterite	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe₅²⁺}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Aenigmatite	Na₄[Fe₁₀²⁺Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
O	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	[Na][Na₂][Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
O	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Ferro-richterite	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe₅²⁺}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
O	ⓘ Narsarsukite	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
O	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
O	ⓘ Augite var. Ferrohedenbergite	(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
F	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
F	ⓘ Narsarsukite	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Na	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
Na	ⓘ Aenigmatite	Na₄[Fe₁₀²⁺Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
Na	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	[Na][Na₂][Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Na	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
Na	ⓘ Ferro-richterite	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe₅²⁺}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Na	ⓘ Narsarsukite	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
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	ⓘ Augite var. Ferrohedenbergite	(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
Al	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Aenigmatite	Na₄[Fe₁₀²⁺Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
Si	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Si	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	[Na][Na₂][Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
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	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Ferro-richterite	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe₅²⁺}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Narsarsukite	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Augite var. Ferrohedenbergite	(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Ferro-richterite	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe₅²⁺}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Ca	ⓘ Augite var. Ferrohedenbergite	(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Aenigmatite	Na₄[Fe₁₀²⁺Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
Ti	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Ti	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ti	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Narsarsukite	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Aegirine	NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Aegirine-augite	(Na_aCa_bFe_c²⁺Mg_d)(Fe_e³⁺Al_fFe_g²⁺Mg_h)Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Aenigmatite	Na₄[Fe₁₀²⁺Ti₂]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
Fe	ⓘ Arfvedsonite	[Na][Na₂][Fe₄²⁺Fe³⁺]Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Astrophyllite	K₂NaFe₇²⁺Ti₂[Si₄O₁₂]₂O₂(OH)₄F
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	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺(SiO₄)
Fe	ⓘ Ferro-richterite	{Na}{CaNa}{Fe₅²⁺}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Narsarsukite	Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
Fe	ⓘ Augite var. Ferrohedenbergite	(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si₂O₆
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)

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Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shira,_Nigeria
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GeoNames ID:	8634290

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