Boseti Volcanic Complex, East Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Boseti Volcanic Complex | Volcanic Complex |
| East Shewa Zone | Zone |
| Oromia Region | Region |
| Ethiopia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
8° 34' 59'' North , 39° 28' 59'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Age:
1.6 ± 0.3 Ma
Geologic Time:
Dating method:
K-Ar
Reference for age:
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369.
Köppen climate type:
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Gudda; Bariccia
The complex is about 20 km in diameter and comprises 2 adjacent volcanoes of Gudda and Bariccia both of which are over 2000 m high.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
5 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Aenigmatite Formula: Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36] Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Albite var. Andesine Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ 'Alkali Feldspar' Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup' Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Anorthite Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8) Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369.
Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup' Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369.
Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group' Formula: ADSi2O6 Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Brotzu, P., Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, E. M., & Traversa, G. (1974). Petrological features of Boseti mountains, a complex volcanic system in the axial portion of the Main Ethiopian Rift. Bulletin Volcanologique, 38(1), 206-234. doi.org/10.1007/BF02597811
Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
Carbonin, C., Dal Negro, A., Ganeo, S., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1991). Influence of magma composition and oxygen fugacity on the crystal structure of C2/c clinopyroxenes from a basalt-pantellerite suite. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(1-2), 34-42. doi.org/10.1007/BF00307324
Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Aenigmatite | 9.DH.40 | Na4[Fe2+10Ti2]O4[Si12O36] |
| ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | var. Andesine | 9.FA.35 | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| ⓘ | var. Oligoclase | 9.FA.35 | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| ⓘ | Anorthite | 9.FA.35 | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| ⓘ | var. Labradorite | 9.FA.35 | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| ⓘ | Augite | 9.DA.15 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Alkali Feldspar' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Amphibole Supergroup' | - | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| ⓘ | 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| ⓘ | 'Pyroxene Group' | - | ADSi2O6 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| O | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| O | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| O | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| O | ⓘ Aenigmatite | Na4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36] |
| O | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Na | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Na | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Na | ⓘ Aenigmatite | Na4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36] |
| Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Al | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Al | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Al | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Si | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Si | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Si | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Aenigmatite | Na4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36] |
| Si | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
| Ca | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Ca | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Ca | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
| Ca | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Ti | ⓘ Aenigmatite | Na4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36] |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Fe | ⓘ Aenigmatite | Na4[Fe102+Ti2]O4[Si12O36] |
References
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Brotzu, P., & Morbidelli, L., Piccirillo, EM, Traversa, G., 1980: Volcanological and magmatological evidences of Boseti Volcanic Complex (Main Ethiopian Rift). In: Geodynamic evolution of the Afro-Arabic Rift System. Atti dei Convegni dei Lincei. Ace. Naz. dei Lincei. Atti dei Convegni Lincei, 47, 317-366.
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Morbidelli, L., Nicoletti, M., Petrucciani, C., & Piccirillo, E. M. (1975). Ethiopian South-Eastern Plateau and related escarpment: K/Ar ages of the main volcanic events (Main Ethiopian Rift from 8° 10’to 9° 00’lat. North). In Afar Depression of Ethiopia (pp. 362-369). Schweizerbart Stuttgart. 362-369.
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