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Ferrocarbonatite

A rock classification type
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Ferrocarbonatite, etc.

Ice River Alkaline Complex, Golden Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
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Ferrocarbonatite, etc.

Ice River Alkaline Complex, Golden Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
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Ferrocarbonatite, etc.

Ice River Alkaline Complex, Golden Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
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About FerrocarbonatiteHide

A carbonatite where the main carbonate mineral is ferroan dolomite, ankerite or siderite, or when defined chemically as per the diagram below.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48025
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48025:7

Classification of FerrocarbonatiteHide

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Classification of carbonatites with SiO2 < 20%

Sub-divisions of FerrocarbonatiteHide

Mineralogy of FerrocarbonatiteHide

Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
SideriteFeCO3

Pronunciation of FerrocarbonatiteHide

Pronunciation:
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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Ferrocarbonatite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4

Internet Links for FerrocarbonatiteHide

References for FerrocarbonatiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for FerrocarbonatiteHide

Showing 64 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Western Australia
    • Laverton Shire
      • Mount Weld Station
Chandler et al. (2024)
    • Upper Gascoyne Shire
      • Mount Augustus area
[Siderite carbonatite] Slezak et al. (2021)
Pearson et al. (1996)
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba
    • Ayopaya Province
Federico Ahlfeld
      • Independencia
Field observations by Dr Jaroslav Hyrsl ...
Brazil
 
  • Amazonas
    • São Gabriel da Cachoeira
[Siderite carbonatite] Bento et al. (2022)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Araxá
      • Barreiro
Traversa et al. (2001)
  • Santa Catarina
    • Correia Pinto
Tamara Reginatto Manfredi et al. (2013)
Burundi
 
  • Kayanza Province
    • Matongo
Midende et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • Ontario
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Killala Lake area
Savard (2019)
  • Québec
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
Edahbi et al. (2018)
      • Nunavik
        • Eldor Carbonatite Complex (Eldor carbonatite)
          • Ashram Zone
Beland et al. (2021)
China
 
  • Hubei
    • Shiyan
      • Zhushan Co.
Ma et al. (2021)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Baotou City
      • Bayan Obo mining district
[Siderite carbonatite] Liu et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Greenland
 
  • Avannaata
Mott et al. (2013)
  • Qeqqata
Thrane et al. (2014)
  • Sermersooq
Aðalsteinsdóttir et al. (2025)
India
 
  • Gujarat
    • Chhota Udaipur District
      • Kavant Taluka
Chandra et al. (2018)
  • Rajasthan
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Barmer District
Chandrasekaran et al. (1990)
    • Udaipur Division
      • Udaipur District
Randive et al. (2020)
  • Tamil Nadu
    • Tirunelveli District
Randive et al. (2020)
    • Tirupattur District
Randive et al. (2020)
Indonesia
 
  • West Sulawesi Province
    • Mamuju Regency
Sukadana et al. (2022)
Kenya
 
  • Homa Bay County
Deines et al. (1973) +4 other references
Onuonga (1997)
Deines et al. (1973) +3 other references
Barber (1974) +4 other references
Onuonga et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Le Bas (1977)
Libya
 
  • Kufra District
Conticelli +1 other reference
Malawi
 
  • Southern Region
    • Phalombe
Mkango Resources
Mali
 
  • Kidal Region
    • Tessalit Cercle
Sauvage et al. (1985)
Sauvage et al. (1985)
Liégeois et al. (1991)
Mauritania
 
  • Adrar Region
    • Chinguetti
Sedigh et al. (2024)
Mozambique
 
  • Tete Province
    • Moatize District
Dixey et al. (1937) +2 other references
Namibia
 
  • Kunene Region
    • Epupa
      • Swartbooisdrif Dikes
Thompson et al. (2002)
North Korea
 
  • North Hamgyong Province
    • Kimchaek city
[Siderite carbonatite] Ju et al. (2021)
  • North Pyongan Province
    • Sakchu County
[Siderite carbonatite] Ju et al. (2021)
Norway
 
  • Telemark
    • Nome
Bowen (1926) +23 other references
Hansen (1991)
      • Søve Mines
Andersen (1989)
Andersen (1984)
Poland
 
  • Podlaskie Voivodeship
Volume 26 +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
[Siderite carbonatite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
    • Kolsky District
Kogarko et al. (1995)
    • Northern Karelia
[Siderite carbonatite] Zaitsev et al. (2004)
Kukharenko et aI. +2 other references
  • Tuva
    • Chaa-Kholsky District
[Siderite carbonatite] Nikiforov et al. (2006)
[Siderite carbonatite]
    • Dzun-Khemchiksky District
[Siderite carbonatite]
[Siderite carbonatite] Nikiforov et al. (2006)
    • Ovyursky District
[Siderite carbonatite]
[Siderite carbonatite]
[Siderite carbonatite]
[Siderite carbonatite]
[Siderite carbonatite] Sejkora et al. (2021)
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Kamiesberg Local Municipality
Ogungbuyi et al. (2022)
Sweden
 
  • Västernorrland County
    • Sundsvall
Kresten +19 other references
Tanzania
 
  • Songwe Region
Harmer et al. (2016)
United Arab Emirates
 
  • Emirate of Sharjah
Nasir et al. (1998)
Vietnam
 
  • Lai Châu Province
    • Phong Tho District
      • Mt Fansipan
        • Nâm Nâm Xe REE deposit
THUY et al. (2017)
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