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Natrocarbonatite

A rock classification type
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Natrocarbonatite

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro District, Arusha region, Tanzania
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Natrocarbonatite

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro District, Arusha region, Tanzania
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Natrocarbonatite

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro District, Arusha region, Tanzania
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Natrocarbonatite

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro District, Arusha region, Tanzania
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Natrocarbonatite

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro District, Arusha region, Tanzania
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Natrocarbonatite

Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro District, Arusha region, Tanzania
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About NatrocarbonatiteHide

A carbonatite composed essentailly of sodium +/-potassium +/-calcium carbonate minerals. A lava known from only one locality currently.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48026
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48026:6

Classification of NatrocarbonatiteHide

Mineralogy of NatrocarbonatiteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Gregoryite(Na2,K2,Ca)CO3
NyerereiteNa2Ca(CO3)2

Synonyms of NatrocarbonatiteHide

Internet Links for NatrocarbonatiteHide

References for NatrocarbonatiteHide

Localities for NatrocarbonatiteHide

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.

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.
Angola
 
  • Cuanza Sul Province
    • Seles
      • Catanda
Campeny et al. (2017)
  • Huíla Province
    • Quilengues
Amores-Casals et al. (2019)
Tanzania
 
  • Arusha Region
    • Monduli District
      • Kerimasi volcano
Mitchell et al. (2021)
    • Ngorongoro District
Dawson (1998) +1 other reference
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