Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World

Setup during HiTech AlkCarb: an online database of alkaline rock and carbonatite occurrences

Kaukausib

stripes

Occurrence number: 
116-00-030
Country: 
Namibia
Location: 
Longitude: 15.57, Latitude: -26.9
Carbonatite: 
Yes

This occurrence comprises a low rise 150 m in diameter strewn with lateritic talus and a few outcrops of ferruginous silicified carbonatite. There are probably a few minor beforsite dykes.

References: 

VERWOERD, W.J. 1993. Update on carbonatites of South Africa and Namibia. South African Journal of Geology, 96: 75-96.

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