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Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibiai
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Magnesite

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
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Magnesite

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
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Magnesite

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
22° 50' 40'' South , 17° 16' 47'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
-22.84444,17.27972
GRN:
S16E12
Type:
Farm
Köppen climate type:
BSh : Hot semi-arid (steppe) climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Windhoek268,132 (2017)37.5km
Katutura21,243 (2018)42.2km
Rehoboth21,377 (2016)56.0km
Mindat Locality ID:
236872
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:236872:9
GUID (UUID V4):
0


The main occurrence of the Kyanite Kop is located on this farm & Bethlehem 27 in the Windhoek District.
3 other occurrences of Kyanite are also found on Kransnek.

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3 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Corundum
Formula: Al2O3
ⓘ Kyanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
✪ Magnesite
Formula: MgCO3
Description: Close to the Aris siding. Superb white euhedral crystals up to 8cm on edge occur here.

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘCorundum4.CB.05Al2O3
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘMagnesite5.AB.05MgCO3
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘKyanite9.AF.15Al2(SiO4)O

List of minerals for each chemical element

CCarbon
Cⓘ MagnesiteMgCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ CorundumAl2O3
Oⓘ KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Oⓘ MagnesiteMgCO3
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ MagnesiteMgCO3
AlAluminium
Alⓘ CorundumAl2O3
Alⓘ KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
SiSilicon
Siⓘ KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O

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References

Cairncross, Bruce (2004) Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa. 288pp.
von Bezing, Ludi (2007) Namibia - Minerals and Localities (1st ed.). Bode Verlag GmbH.
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