Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World

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Bayariya Oasis

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Occurrence number: 
049-00-001
Country: 
Egypt
Location: 
Longitude: 28.83, Latitude: 28.42
Carbonatite: 
No

Phonolite basanite', an analysis of which is given in Aly et al. (1983, No. 1052), occurs in the area of Bahariya oasis but few details are available.

References: 

ALY, M. M., EL RAMLY, M.F. and KABESH, M.L. 1983. Analyses of Egyptian rocks. Part 1. Igneous rocks. Geological Survey of Egypt, Paper, 66: 1-119.EL RAMLY, M.F., pers. comm., 1983.

Location: 
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