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Basanite

A rock classification type
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About BasaniteHide

Colour:
Black
Tephritic rocks (fine grained, very silica-poor, basaltic rocks), with felsics comprising 10-60% foids (typically nepheline) and alkali feldspar/total feldspar <10%, >10% olivine. Tephrite is very similar but contains little or no olivine. Basalt is similar but contains little or no foids.

The rock usually comprises mostly fine-grained calcic plagioclase, clinopyroxene (mostly augite), foids and olivine (typically as phenocrysts); it may have a glassy groundmass.

Not to be confused with bassanite, the mineral, or basanite (chert), the black chert.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
9173
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9173:8

Similar NamesHide

BaksaniteA valid IMA mineral speciesBi6Te2S3
Basanite (chert)A rock subtype
BassaniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCa(SO4) · 0.5H2O
BusoniteA synonym of 'Busorite'
BusseniteA valid IMA mineral speciesNa2Ba2Fe2+Ti(Si2O7)(CO3)(OH)3F

Classification of BasaniteHide

QAPF_V_14.png

Basanite appears in field 14 in the QAPF diagram.

Sub-divisions of BasaniteHide

Mineralogy of BasaniteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
FeldspathoidA family of rock-forming minerals consisting of aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, or calcium and having too ...
OlivineCommonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ...
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Feldspar > Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8

Physical Properties of BasaniteHide

Age distributionHide

Recorded ages:
Phanerozoic : 119 ± 3 Ma to 0 Ma - based on 54 recorded ages.
Sample ages:
Sample IDRecorded ageGeologic TimeDating method
10.26 to 0.01 MaQuaternaryK-Ar
20.56 MaPleistoceneK-Ar
31.1 MaPleistoceneK-Ar
4Up to 1.311 ± 0.016 MaPleistoceneAr-Ar
51.87 MaPleistocene
62.5 ± 0.8 to 2.7 ± 0.2 MaCenozoic
72.96 to 0.08 MaCenozoicK-Ar
85.68 ± 0.06 to 4.18 ± 0.04 MaNeogeneK-Ar
96.6 ± 0.4 to 5.49 ± 0.12 MaMioceneK-Ar
107.7 ± 0.6 to 3.9 ± 0.4 MaNeogeneK-Ar on lafa flow rocks
118.7 to 0.3 MaCenozoic
12Up to 10 MaMiocene
1311.0 ± 0.1 MaMioceneAr-Ar
1413.24 ± 0.12 to 1.14 ± 0.05 MaCenozoic
1514.2 to 13.5 MaMiocene
1621.05 ± 0.85 MaMioceneK-Ar
1739.5 ± 1.5 MaEoceneK-Ar
1848.8 ± 2.1 MaEoceneK-Ar
1962.0 ± 2.5 MaPaleoceneK-Ar
20119 ± 3 to 99 ± 3 MaCretaceousK-Ar
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Mt Melbourne, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, Antarctica
2Kedong, Kedong County, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang, China
3Bioko Island, Insular Region, Equatorial Guinea
4Mount Erebus, Ross Island, Ross Archipelago, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, Antarctica
5Mount Discovery, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, Antarctica
6Hornpipe Heights, Alexander Island, West Antarctica, Antarctica
7Royal Society Range, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, Antarctica
8Mount Sidley, Executive Committee Range, Marie Byrd Land, West Antarctica, Antarctica
9Hallett Peninsula, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, Antarctica
10Mount Pinafore, Alexander Island, West Antarctica, Antarctica
11Penglai City, Yantai, Shandong, China
12Balleny Islands, Antarctica
13Saray volcano, Osku County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
14Adare Peninsula, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, Antarctica
15Royal Society Range, Victoria Land, East Antarctica, AntarcticaOlder period of volcanism
16Męcinka, Gmina Męcinka, Jawor County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
17Okruglica Volcanic Breccia, Svrljig, Nišava District, Central Serbia, Serbia
18Sokobanja Volcanic Field, Sokobanja, Zaječar District, Central Serbia, Serbia
19Pirot Occurrence, Babušnica, Pirot District, Central Serbia, Serbia
20Qarnei Ramon, Makhtesh Ramon, Ramat Negev Regional Council, Beersheba Subdistrict, Southern District, IsraelSeven samples from basanitic lava flows

Synonyms of BasaniteHide

Other Language Names for BasaniteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Basanite associated with PerovskiteCaTiO3
5 photos of Basanite associated with NephelineNa3K(Al4Si4O16)
5 photos of Basanite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
5 photos of Basanite associated with DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
5 photos of Basanite associated with 'Sideromelane'

Internet Links for BasaniteHide

References for BasaniteHide

Localities for BasaniteHide

Showing 579 localities.

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.
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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.
Africa
 
Denaeyer et al. (1965) +2 other references
Marcelot et al. (1985) +4 other references
Algeria
 
  • Aïn Témouchent Province
    • Béni Saf District
      • El Emir Abdelkader
[Analcime-basanite, Limburgite] Woolley (2001)
  • Tamanrasset Province (Tamanghasset Province)
    • Abalessa District
Allègre et al. (1981) +4 other references
[Ankaramite] apports des donnees radiometriques (K/Ar) +6 other references
    • Tazrouk District
      • Idlès
Remy (Sahara Central) +2 other references
Lelubre (1952) +3 other references
Antarctica
 
Mawson (1950) +3 other references
  • East Antarctica
    • Mac Robertson Land
Walker et al. (1971)
    • Victoria Land
Smith (1959)
Hamilton (1972) +1 other reference
Nardini et al. (2003)
Kyle (1990)
Proceedings of the VII International ... +1 other reference
Harrington et al. (1967) +1 other reference
Müller et al. (1991)
Kyle (1990)
      • McMurdo Dry Valleys
Kyle (1990)
Kyle (1990)
Proceedings of the VII International ... +1 other reference
Kyle (1990)
Martin et al. (2013)
Gair (1967) +1 other reference
Armienti et al. (1991)
Wörner G and Viereck L (Victoria Land, Antarctica) +2 other references
Martin et al. (2010)
Hamilton (1972)
      • Ross Archipelago
SMITH (1954) +2 other references
        • Ross Island
Kyle (1981)
Goldich et al. (1975) +1 other reference
Kammerer (2011)
Jones (1972) +1 other reference
Cooper et al. (2007)
Yoshida et al. (1992)
Kyle et al. (1976) +2 other references
  • West Antarctica
Hole (1988) +3 other references
Woolley (2019)
Woolley (2019)
Woolley (2019)
    • Antarctic Peninsula
      • Palmer Land
Rowley et al. (1990)
Craddock et al. (1964)
    • Marie Byrd Land
      • Crary Mountains
Boudette et al. (1966) +2 other references
      • Executive Committee Range
LeMasurier (1990)
Woolley (2019)
Woolley (2019)
      • Flood Range
LeMasurier (1990)
LeMasurier (1990)
Hart et al. (1997)
      • McCuddin Mountains
LeMasurier (1990)
LeMasurier (1990) +2 other references
Smellie et al. (1988) +1 other reference
Argentina
 
  • Mendoza Province
    • Las Heras Department
      • Capdevilla District
Pagano et al. (2016)
Asia
 
Winchester et al. (1977)
Atlantic Ocean
 
Peive (2005)
Decrée et al. (2026)
Mertz et al. (Norwegian-Greenland Sea) +3 other references
Australia
 
[Limburgite, Nepheline basanite] doi.org/10.1080/00167616508728596 +4 other references
  • New South Wales
    • Camden County
O'Reilly et al. (1984) +2 other references
    • Gloucester Co.
O'Reilly et al. (1984) +1 other reference
    • Gordon Co.
Wass et al. (1976) +1 other reference
    • Gough Co.
[Ankaramite] Duggan +4 other references
O'Reilly +1 other reference
    • King Co.
O'Reilly et al. (1984)
Schön (1989) +3 other references
    • Murray Co.
Le Maitre (1989) +2 other references
    • Northumberland County
      • Kulnura
Graham et al. (2020)
    • Pottinger Co.
Bean (1975)
Bean (1974)
[Limburgite] Bean (1975)
    • Sandon Co.
      • Tilbuster
Gilligan et al. (1992)
Johnson (1989) +1 other reference
    • Vernon Co.
      • Walcha
Duggan +3 other references
    • Wallace Co.
Mackenzie et al. (1970)
    • Wellesley Co.
Kesson (1973) +1 other reference
  • Queensland
    • Bundaberg Region
Robertson +2 other references
    • Central Highlands Region
Mollan et al. (1972) +4 other references
      • Capella
Wellman (1978) +2 other references
Veevers et al. (1964) +2 other references
    • Charters Towers Region
Johnson (1989)
Johnson (1989)
Irving (1980) +3 other references
    • Cook Shire
De Keyser et al. (1968) +2 other references
Morgan (1968) +1 other reference
Morgan (1968) +2 other references
Stephenson et al. (1976) +3 other references
Exon et al. (1970) +2 other references
    • North Burnett Region
      • Monto
Johnson (1989) +1 other reference
    • Toowoomba Region
      • Main Range Volcanic Field
[Leucite-basanite] Woolley (2019)
  • Tasmania
    • Kingborough municipality
      • Kingston
R Bottrill unpublished MRT report 2018
    • Launceston City municipality
      • The Sideling
Bottrill et al. (2020)
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
Fox et al. (2025)
  • Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Clarke et al. (1983) +3 other references
Liu (2023)
  • Tweed Volcano Group
Ross +2 other references
  • Victoria
    • Macedon Ranges Shire
Edwards (1938) +6 other references
    • Moorabool Shire
Day +1 other reference
    • Moyne Shire
      • Mortlake
Rosengren (1994)
    • Southern Grampians Shire
[Limburgite] R. Lawrence. Mesozoic Geology of ... +3 other references
Irving et al. (1976) +1 other reference
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Südoststeiermark District
Pohl et al. (Austria) +6 other references
Belarus
 
  • Minsk Region
[Limburgite] Mikhailov +6 other references
Bermuda
Brazil
 
  • Espírito Santo
    • Vitória
      • Trindade and Martin Vaz archipelago
Cordani (1970) +19 other references
doi.org/10.1007/BF00302491 +13 other references
  • Minas Gerais
[Leucite-basanite] Guarino et al. (2021)
  • Pernambuco
    • Fernando de Noronha archipelago
[Ankaramite, Limburgite] Smith et al. (1933) +9 other references
  • Santa Catarina
COMIN-CHIARAMONTI et al. (2002)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Sozopol Municipality
      • Zidarovo
[Leucite-basanite] Marinov +3 other references
  • Veliko Tarnovo Province
Marchev et al. (1992)
  • Yambol Province
    • Tundzha Municipality
[Ankaramite] Stanisheva (1969)
Cambodia
 
  • Kampong Thom Province
Lacroix (1933) +2 other references
  • Pailin Province
Barr et al. (1981) +1 other reference
Whitford-Sark (1987)
  • Ratanakiri Province
Lacombe (1969) +2 other references
Cameroon
 
  • Adamawa Region
    • Vina
      • Nganha
[Ankaramite] Gouhier (1974) +1 other reference
Lasserre +5 other references
  • Southwest Region
Tchoua (1971) +1 other reference
Cape Verde
 
  • Barlavento Islands
Figueiredo et al. (1989) +19 other references
Shaw et al. (2006) +3 other references
Maffeis et al. (2026)
Maffeis et al. (2026)
Bebiano (1932) +1 other reference
Gerlach et al. (1988) +3 other references
Kogarko (1993) +3 other references
    • São Vicente Island
Trindade et al. (2003)
Ancochea et al. (2010) +1 other reference
  • Sotavento Islands
[Ankaramite] Mitchell-Thomé (1976) +8 other references
Munhá +8 other references
[Ankaramite] Stillman et al. (1982) +5 other references
Silva (Cape Verde Republic) +9 other references
Chile
 
  • Valparaíso
    • Juan Fernandez Islands
Devey et al. (2000)
Baker et al. (1987)
Baker et al. (1987)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Chuzhou
      • Mingguang City
FAN et al. (1991)
  • Fujian
    • Sanming
      • Mingxi County
FAN et al. (1991) +2 other references
  • Guangdong
    • Foshan
      • Nanhai District
Zhou et al. (2009)
  • Hainan
    • Ding'an Co.
      • Penglai
[Limburgite] Wang et al. (2022)
  • Hebei
    • Chengde
      • Chengde County
Qicheng (1984) +3 other references
      • Weichang County
FAN et al. (1991)
    • Zhangjiakou
      • Zhangbei County
        • Wanquan District
Song et al. (1989) +4 other references
  • Heilongjiang
    • Heihe
      • Nenjiang County
Ogura (1969) +2 other references
      • Wudalianchi City
Zhang et al. (1995) +1 other reference
    • Mudanjiang
      • Ning'an City
Zhang et al. (2002) +1 other reference
    • Qiqihaer
      • Kedong County
[Leucite-basanite] OGURA (1969) +2 other references
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Hulunbuir City (Hulunbei'er Prefecture)
      • Oroqin Banner (Elunchun Co.)
Zhao et al. (2014)
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Horqin District (Ke'erqin District)
Gupta +1 other reference
    • Ulanqab City (Wulanchabu Prefecture)
      • Jining District
Ho et al. (2011) +1 other reference
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Xilinhot City (Xilinhaote Co.)
Shi et al. (2024)
  • Jilin
    • Baishan
      • Jingyu County
Ogura (1969) +5 other references
    • Siping
      • Gongzhuling
FAN et al. (1991) +1 other reference
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Kuandian County
GUANG-HONG et al. (1990) +3 other references
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
[Limburgite] Ma et al. (2024)
  • Shandong
    • Binzhou
      • Wudi County
Chen et al. (2007) +2 other references
    • Weifang
      • Changle County
Chen et al. (2007) +1 other reference
    • Yantai
Zeng et al. (2010)
  • Sichuan
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Yanyuan County
Guo et al. (2005)
  • Xinjiang
    • Kashi Prefecture (Kashgar Prefecture; Qeshqer Prefecture)
      • Jiashi County (Peyziwat Co.; Payzawat Co.)
Chen et al. (2014)
Comoros
 
[Ankaramite] Flower (1972) +3 other references
  • Grand Comore
STRONG (1972) +1 other reference
Strong (1972) +5 other references
Cook Islands
 
Wood et al. (1970) +4 other references
Wood et al. (1970) +3 other references
[Ankaramite] Wood et al. (1970) +7 other references
Wood et al. (1970) +5 other references
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Kopecky (1966) +5 other references
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
      • Chuchelna
Medaris +3 other references
  • Moravian-Silesian Region
    • Bruntál District
Ulrych et al. (2013)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
Ulrych et al. (with emphasis on the Roztoky, Osečná and Dvůr Králové centres) +25 other references
    • Chomutov District
Pivec et al. (1982) +3 other references
    • Děčín District
      • Varnsdorf
[Nepheline basanite] Reinisch R. (1915)
    • Litoměřice District
      • Jenčice
Kopecký et al. (1970) +1 other reference
Denmark
 
  • Capital Region
Holm et al. (2010)
DR Congo
 
  • North Kivu
    • Masisi Territory
      • Bahunde
Richard +9 other references
  • South Kivu
    • Kabare Territory
Kanika et al. (1981) +3 other references
Egypt
 
  • Giza Governorate
    • Black Desert
El Ramly M.F. (pers.comm. 1983) +1 other reference
Equatorial Guinea
 
  • Insular Region
Thomé (1970) +6 other references
Thomé (1970) +5 other references
Ethiopia
 
  • Afar Region
    • Awsi Rasu
[Ankaramite] Fino. M.De et al. (Ethiopia and T.F.A.I.) +1 other reference
  • Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples' Region
Brown et al. (1969)
Federated States of Micronesia
 
[Ankaramite] Mattey (1982) +2 other references
Yagi (1960) +4 other references
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Ardèche
      • Largentière
        • Mirabel
Locality description
Locality description
      • Privas
        • Freyssenet
- (n.d.)
    • Cantal
      • Aurillac
        • Thiézac
[Ankaramite] Brousse +17 other references
Brousse +7 other references
    • Haute-Loire
      • Le Puy-en-Velay
[Ankaramite] Brousse +15 other references
Brousse +1 other reference
    • Loire
      • Montbrison
[Leucite-basanite, Limburgite] Brousse +4 other references
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Issoire
        • Nébouzat
Torró et al. (2018)
Bailey +7 other references
[Ankaramite] Brousse +7 other references
      • Riom
        • Saint-Georges-de-Mons
Brousse +3 other references
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Saône-et-Loire
      • Charolles
Brousse et al. (1964) +1 other reference
  • French Polynesia
    • Austral Islands
      • Bass Islands
Chubb (1927) +6 other references
Stoffers et al. (1989) +1 other reference
Dupuy et al. (1988) +1 other reference
[Ankaramite] Jeremine (1959) +1 other reference
Dupuy et al. (1988)
Chubb et al. (1927) +8 other references
Brousse et al. (1980) +8 other references
    • Marquesas Islands
volcanologie et al. (6) +13 other references
Brousse (1978) +2 other references
temporal trends in a large Polynesian shield volcano. Bulletin de la Société géologique de France (2) +6 other references
volcanologie et al. (6) +3 other references
Duncan et al. (1974) +3 other references
Lacroix (1931) +3 other references
    • Society Islands
      • Leeward Islands
LEGENDRE et al. (2003)
Blais et al. (1997) +2 other references
      • Windward Islands
Chubb et al. (1927) +1 other reference
Binard et al. (1993)
[Ankaramite] Mcbirney et al. (1968) +2 other references
  • French Southern and Antarctic Lands
[Ankaramite] Lacroix (1932)
Bellair (1964)
[Ankaramite] Gunn et al. (1970) +2 other references
Chevallier et al. (1983)
[Limburgite] Nougier (1972) +21 other references
  • Grand Est
    • Vosges
      • Vosges Volcanic Field
[Limburgite] Baranyi et al. (1976)
[Limburgite] Baranyi et al. (1976)
Nougier et al. (1986) +1 other reference
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Condom-d'Aubrac
Brousse +8 other references
  • Réunion
[Ankaramite] Nativel (1976) +11 other references
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Emmendingen
        • Sasbach am Kaiserstuhl
[Limburgite]
[Limburgite] Volker Betz and Peter Lof collections ...
[Limburgite] Volker Betz collection and photos
[Limburgite] Lorent (1933)
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Bavaria
      • Garmisch-Partenkirchen District
        • Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Trommsdorff (1962) +1 other reference
Pape (1974)
  • Hesse
    • Kassel Region
[Limburgite, Nepheline basanite] Oehm et al. (1983) +13 other references
      • Waldeck-Frankenberg
        • Korbach
          • Goldhausen
Krul (1969)
Ehrenberg et al. (1981) +6 other references
  • Lower Saxony
    • Göttingen District
      • Osterode am Harz
Pape (1974)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Neunkirchen
          • Salchendorf
- (n.d.)
    • Cologne
[Nepheline basanite] Vieten (salites) +9 other references
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Brohltal
        • Wassenach
Locality description
[Leucite-basanite, Nepheline basanite] Meyer (1983)
    • Mayen-Koblenz
Huckenholz (1973) +5 other references
      • Mendig
        • Bell
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Gerolstein
        • Walsdorf
          • Zilsdorf
[Nepheline basanite]
    • Westerwaldkreis
Lippolt +3 other references
Lippolt (1982) +17 other references
  • Saxony
    • Görlitz District
Büchner et al. (2015)
      • Ostritz
Büchner et al. (2006)
Grahmann R. (1938)
      • Seifhennersdorf
[Nepheline basanite] Reinisch R. (1915)
      • Zittau
        • Dittelsdorf
[Nepheline-basanite] Grahmann R. (1937)
[Nepheline basanite] Grahmann R. (1937)
        • Wittgendorf
[Nepheline-basanite] Grahmann R. (1937)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Tiez et al. (2018)
  • Thuringia
    • Hildburghausen District
      • Heldburg
Lippolt (1982) +7 other references
Bromley et al. (2025)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
[Ankaramite] Harangi et al. (1993) +4 other references
    • Pécsvárad District
[Ankaramite] Bujtor et al. (2024)
  • Nógrád County
Embey-Isztin et al. (1985) +9 other references
  • Veszprém County
    • Sümeg District
      • Sümeg
Kónya (2006)
    • Tapolca District
EMBEY-ISZTIN et al. (1993) +1 other reference
India
 
  • Gujarat
    • Kutch District
      • Nakhatrana Taluka
Krishnamurthy et al. (1988) +5 other references
[Ankaramite] Sethna et al. (2003)
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Alirajpur District
Gwalani et al. (1992) +2 other references
  • Maharashtra
    • Konkan Division
      • Raigad District
[Ankaramite] Samant et al. (2017)
        • Murud
Dessai et al. (1990) +3 other references
  • Rajasthan
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Sirohi district
[Ankaramite] Das et al. (1982) +3 other references
Indonesia
 
  • East Java Province
    • Banyuwangi Regency
EDWARDS et al. (1994)
    • Gresik Regency
Soeria-Atmadja et al. (1988) +1 other reference
  • East Nusa Tenggara Province
    • Lembata Regency
      • Komba Island
[Leucite-basanite] Brouwer (1940) +2 other references
Iran
 
  • Alborz Province
    • Taleqan County
Stalder (1971)
  • East Azerbaijan Province
    • Ahar County
[Ankaramite] Alberti et al. (1976) +4 other references
    • Marand County
Le Maitre (2002) +1 other reference
    • Osku County
[Leucite-basanite] Stocklin et al. (1973) +4 other references
  • Kurdistan Province
    • Bijar County
Boccaletti et al. (1976) +1 other reference
  • Markazi Province
    • Arak County
Ghadimi et al. (2013)
  • Razavi Khorasan Province
    • Torbat-e Jam County
Saadat et al. (2012)
  • West Azerbaijan Province
    • Mahabad County
Kheirkhah et al. (2013)
Iraq
 
  • Sulaymaniyah Governorate
Jassim et al. (2006)
Israel
 
  • Southern District
    • Beersheba Subdistrict
      • Ramat Negev Regional Council
Bentor (1952) +9 other references
Lang et al. (1988)
Italy
 
  • Basilicata
    • Potenza Province
      • Rionero in Vulture
La Volpe et al. (1984) +13 other references
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
Petti et al. (2010)
Di Vito et al. (1987) +21 other references
  • Lazio
    • Frosinone Province
Civetta et al. (1981) +7 other references
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Knuever et al. (2023)
    • Viterbo Province
      • Montefiascone
Di Battistini et al. (1998) +1 other reference
- (2005)
  • Sardinia
    • Oristano Province
      • Scano di Montiferro
Di Battistini et al. (1990) +5 other references
    • Sassari Province
      • Ittiri
Beccaluva et al. (1976) +4 other references
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Villaputzu
Lustrino et al. (1996) +3 other references
  • Sicily
Tonarini et al. (1996) +18 other references
Barberi et al. (1974) +1 other reference
    • Trapani Province
Civetta et al. (1998)
  • Sicily Channel (Sicilian Channel; Strait of Sicily)
Beccaluva et al. (1981) +1 other reference
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
Bonadiman et al. (2001)
  • Veneto
    • Belluno Province
Casetta (2019)
Bonadiman et al. (2001)
BECCALUVA (2001) +2 other references
    • Vicenza Province
Bonadiman et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Tsuyama City
YAMAGUCHI (1964) +1 other reference
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
    • Kamo district
      • Minamiizu
Kaneoka et al. (1982) +3 other references
    • Shizuoka City
      • Aoi Ward
Ohashi (1980) +2 other references
Kenya
 
  • Kajiado County
Williams (1972)
Baker (1963) +1 other reference
Saggerson (1991) +3 other references
  • Makueni County
Searle (1954) +3 other references
  • Marsabit County
Rix (1973) +9 other references
    • Lake Turkana (Lake Rudolph)
Bloomer et al. (1989) +1 other reference
Baker (1963) +6 other references
[Ankaramite] Ministry of Energy and Regional ... +4 other references
  • Meru County
    • Mount Kenya National Park
Gregory (1900) +5 other references
Williams (1966) +13 other references
  • Nairobi County
Saggerson (1991)
  • Nandi County
Binge (1962) +4 other references
  • Turkana County
Smith (1938) +4 other references
Shackleton (1946) +4 other references
Smith (1938) +3 other references
Laos
 
  • Bokeo Province
    • Houayxay District
Sutherland et al. (2002)
  • Champasak Province
    • Paksong District
Barr et al. (1981)
Libya
 
  • Jabal al Gharbi District
Piccoli (1970) +6 other references
  • Jufra District
Ade-Hall et al. (1974) +2 other references
Geology of Libya +3 other references
  • Kufra District
Conticelli +1 other reference
  • Wadi al Shatii District
BUSREWIL et al. (1991)
Madagascar
 
James +8 other references
  • Atsimo-Andrefana
    • Ampanihy District
      • Fotadrevo Commune
[Limburgite] Lacroix (1923) +4 other references
    • Toliara II District
[Limburgite] Lacroix (1923) +2 other references
  • Diana
Lacroix (1922) +5 other references
    • Nosy Be
[Limburgite] Lacroix (1922) +5 other references
  • Itasy
    • Miarinarivo
[Limburgite] Lacroix (1912) +3 other references
  • Menabe
    • Manja District
[Limburgite] Besaire (1969)
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe I District
Knut Edvard Larsen (1989)
G. S. Chapus (1951)
Malaysia
 
  • Pahang
    • Kuantan District
Chakraborty (1977)
    • Maran District
[Ankaramite, Leucite-basanite] Grubb (1965) +2 other references
Mauritius
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Saucillo Municipality
      • Naica
Gazquez et al. (1)
  • Colima
    • Manzanillo Municipality
      • Revillagigedo Islands
Richards (1966)
Middle East
 
Mittlefehldt (1984) +2 other references
Stein et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Mongolia
 
  • Arkhangai Province
    • Hangai highland
      • Tariat Volcanic Province
[Leucite-basanite] Lesnov
  • Bayan-Ölgii Province
[Limburgite] Kepezhinskas +2 other references
  • Ömnögovi Province
    • Mandal-Ovoo District
Baskina et al. (1978) +2 other references
  • Sühbaatar Province
    • Dariganga District
Yarmolyuk +2 other references
Montenegro
 
  • Mojkovac Municipality
[Leucite-basanite] Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
  • Podgorica Capital City Municipality
[Leucite-basanite] Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Fès-Meknès Region
    • Boulemane Province
      • Boulemane Cercle
        • Guigou Caïdat
El Maz et al. (2025)
  • Oriental Region
    • Taourirt Province
JÉRÉMINE (1955) +3 other references
  • Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region
    • Khémisset Province
      • Oulmès Cercle
Gentil +4 other references
Namibia
 
  • Khomas Region
    • Windhoek Rural
[Limburgite] Gevers (1933) +3 other references
  • Kunene Region
    • Opuwo Rural
Miller (2000)
  • ǁKaras Region
    • ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency
[Limburgite] Kaiser (Ed.) +1 other reference
New Zealand
 
  • Canterbury Region
    • Christchurch City
Sewell +7 other references
Kingsbury (1993)
    • Kaikoura District
Baker et al. (1994)
Dickey (1968) +4 other references
Hay et al. (1970) +4 other references
  • New Zealand Outlying Islands
[Ankaramite] Cullen (1969) +5 other references
  • Otago Region
    • Dunedin City
McLeod et al. (2018)
      • Otago Peninsula
Turner et al. (1960) +3 other references
[Ankaramite, Limburgite] Benson (1942) +1 other reference
    • Queenstown-Lakes District
      • Makarora
[Limburgite] Cooper (2020)
  • Southland Region
    • Invercargill City
Mossman et al. (2000)
Niger
 
  • Agadez
Black +3 other references
  • Zinder
    • Gouré
POUCLET et al. (1988)
Norway
 
  • Jan Mayen Island
[Ankaramite] Carstens (1963) +3 other references
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Kristiansund
Bugge et al. (1980) +1 other reference
Heldal +29 other references
  • Svalbard
Amundsen et al. (1987) +4 other references
  • Vestfold
    • Larvik Commune
      • Brunlanes
Dahlgren et al. (2012)
Oman
 
  • Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
WORTHING et al. (2002) +2 other references
  • Muscat Governorate
Al-Harthy et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Pacific Ocean
 
Clague et al. (1987) +5 other references
  • Magellan Seamounts
Peretyazhko et al. (2024)
Clague et al. (1990)
Pakistan
 
  • Balochistan
    • Pishin District
Ahmed et al. (1990) +1 other reference
Papua New Guinea
 
  • New Ireland Province
    • Feni Islands
[Ankaramite] Johnson et al. (1976) +3 other references
    • Tabar Group
[Ankaramite] Johnson et al. (1976) +5 other references
Johnson et al. (1976)
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
Knittel (1983) +3 other references
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Jawor County
      • Gmina Męcinka
Birkenmajer et al. (2004)
        • Piotrowice
Birkenmajer et al. (1977)
        • Pomocne
Birkenmajer (1967)
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Podgórzyn
        • Zachełmie
[Limburgite] Berg (1921)
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Lądek-Zdrój
Birkenmajer et al. (2002) +2 other references
P.119-129 +1 other reference
Birkenmajer et al. (2002) +1 other reference
Birkenmajer et al. (2002) +1 other reference
          • Ułęże
P.119-129 +1 other reference
    • Lubań County
      • Gmina Leśna
        • Grabiszyce Średnie
Praszkier et al. (2019)
        • Smolnik
Birkenmajer (1967)
      • Gmina Platerówka
Wierzchołowski +6 other references
      • Świeradów-Zdrój
[Limburgite] Lis et al. (1986)
    • Lwówek Śląski County
      • Gmina Wleń
        • Pilchowice
Ćwiek et al. (2014)
    • Zgorzelec County
      • Bogatynia
        • Turoszów-Wieś
[Nepheline basanite] Grahmann R. (1937)
      • Gmina Bogatynia
Panasiuk +9 other references
Wierzchołowski +2 other references
    • Złotoryja County
      • Gmina Świerzawa
        • Nowy Kościół
Nonna BAKUN-CZUBAROW +1 other reference
      • Gmina Złotoryja
        • Wilków
[Limburgite] Kozłowska-Koch (1981) +2 other references
  • Opole Voivodeship
    • Opole County
SAWICKI (1966) +1 other reference
      • Gmina Tułowice
Kruczyk +2 other references
Jakubiak et al. (SW Poland)
    • Strzelce County
      • Gmina Leśnica
Kruczyk +4 other references
Portugal
 
  • Azores
Genske et al. (2012)
Azevedo et al. (2006) +2 other references
Abdel-Monem et al. (1975) +2 other references
    • Graciosa
Mitchell-Thomé (1976) +2 other references
Abdel-Monem et al. (1975) +5 other references
  • Faro
[Ankaramite, Limburgite] Assunção +2 other references
  • Lisbon
ALVES +4 other references
    • Sintra
Wright (1968) +4 other references
Gagel (1913) +11 other references
    • Madeira Island
      • Funchal
[Ankaramite] Jérémine (1950) +2 other references
Honnorez (1966) +2 other references
[Ankaramite] Woolley (2019)
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
Eskdale et al. (2022)
  • Hunedoara County
Kräutner (1969) +5 other references
Russia
 
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Yelizovsky District
[Ankaramite] Kaminsky et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Пекин (2010) +1 other reference
[Ankaramite] Sklyarov et al. (2023)
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
 
  • Tristan da Cunha Archipelago
[Ankaramite] Baker et al. (1964) +2 other references
Samoa
 
Kear +4 other references
Kear +7 other references
São Tomé and Príncipe
 
  • Príncipe Island
    • Pagué District
Neto et al. (2025)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • 'Asir Region
shield area of western Saudi Arabia (No. 560-A) +2 other references
  • Ha'il Region
shield area of western Saudi Arabia (No. 560-A) +3 other references
  • Jazan Region
Coleman et al. (1977) +1 other reference
Brown et al. (1989)
Brown et al. (1989)
Coleman et al. (1977) +2 other references
  • Mecca Region
[Nepheline basanite] Arno +2 other references
MCGUIRE (1988) +2 other references
[Nepheline basanite] Arno +1 other reference
  • Medina Region
Baker et al. (1973) +1 other reference
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Braničevo District
      • Golubac
Jovanovic et al. (2001) +1 other reference
    • Nišava District
      • Niš
Jovanovic et al. (2001) +1 other reference
      • Svrljig
Jovanovic et al. (2001) +1 other reference
    • Pčinja District
      • Preševo
Kostić +3 other references
    • Pirot District
      • Babušnica
Jovanovic et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
      • Bela Palanka
Cvetković et al. (2013)
    • Zaječar District
      • Boljevac
Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
      • Sokobanja
Jovanovic et al. (2001)
    • Zlatibor District
      • Sjenica
[Leucite-basanite] Cvetković et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Lučenec District
      • Čamovce
Reato et al. (2022)
Slovenia
 
  • Rogašovci
Le Maitre (2002) +2 other references
Solomon Islands
 
  • Isabel Province
TEJADA et al. (1996)
South Korea
 
  • Incheon
    • Ongjin County
      • Baengnyeong-myeon
Park et al. (1996)
Lee (ed) +7 other references
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pulpí
Mendoza et al. (2006)
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
[Ankaramite] Coello et al. (92) +9 other references
        • Fuerteventura Basal Complex
Casillas et al. (2024)
Crisp et al. (1987) +12 other references
Coello et al. (92) +5 other references
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
Neumann (1991) +9 other references
Neumann (1991) +3 other references
Mitchell-Thomé (1976) +4 other references
Casillas et al. (2025)
Borley et al. (1971) +9 other references
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Barcelonès
        • Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Laura Palacios Pérez
      • Maresme
        • Malgrat de Mar
Joaquim Mollfulleda
    • Girona
[Nepheline basanite] Donville (1973) +8 other references
  • Murcia
    • Cartagena
Le Maitre (2002) +4 other references
  • Valencian Community
    • Castellón
      • Columbretes Islands
Aparicio et al. (western Mediterranean) +2 other references
Sweden
 
  • Skåne County
    • Höör
Printzlau et al. (1972) +7 other references
Syria
 
  • Aleppo Governorate
    • Azaz District
Le Maitre (1989) +3 other references
  • As-Suwayda Governorate
Guba et al. (1988) +8 other references
Mahfoud et al. (1995) +3 other references
  • Deir ez-Zor Governorate
    • Deir ez-Zor District
Le Maitre (1989) +2 other references
  • Homs Governorate
Ma et al. (2011)
  • Idlib Governorate
Ma et al. (2011)
Taiwan
 
  • Hsinchu County
    • Guanxi Township
Ichimura (1943)
  • New Taipei City
    • Xindian District
Chen et al. (2001)
  • Yilan County
    • Toucheng Township
CHEN et al. (1989)
Thailand
 
Part II +6 other references
  • Chiang Rai Province
Part II +2 other references
  • Lampang Province
Part II +4 other references
  • Phrae Province
Barr et al. (1979)
Turkey
 
  • Adana Province
    • Ceyhan District
Yurtmen et al. (2000)
  • Ağri Province
    • Doğubayazıt District
Le Maitre (1989) +3 other references
  • Ankara Province
    • Kalecik District
Varol (2013) +1 other reference
  • Balikesir Province
Aldanmaz et al. (2000) +3 other references
  • Malatya Province
    • Hekimhan District
Yılmaz et al. (1993)
  • Manisa Province
    • Kula District
Le Maitre (1989) +7 other references
  • Şanlıurfa Province
    • Siverek District
Lustrino et al. (2010) +7 other references
  • Tekirdag Province
    • Malkara District
Yılmaz et al. (1998) +2 other references
  • Trabzon Province
Arslan et al. (1997) +3 other references
UK
 
  • England
    • Derbyshire
      • Derbyshire Dales District
        • Blackwell in the Peak
[Ankaramite] Hamad (1963) +1 other reference
  • Scotland
    • East Lothian
Downes et al. (2001)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Aleutians West Census Area
      • Pribilof Islands
Feeley et al. (1999) +2 other references
Feeley et al. (1999) +2 other references
  • American Samoa
Stearns (1944) +5 other references
  • California
    • San Bernardino County
      • Trojan
Wilshire et al. (1971)
  • Colorado
    • Grand County
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Hawaii
    • Hawaii County
      • Kilauea Volcano
Sisson et al. (2002) +2 other references
[Ankaramite] Stearns (1946) +5 other references
MACDONALD (1949) +3 other references
    • Honolulu County
Bailey +6 other references
    • Kauai County
      • Kauai Island
[Ankaramite] Macdonald et al. (1960)
Garcia et al. (1986) +5 other references
Moore et al. (1982) +3 other references
    • Maui County
[Ankaramite] Stearns (1940) +2 other references
      • Maui Island
[Ankaramite] Hinds (1925) +3 other references
Hinds (1925) +3 other references
Stearns et al. (1947) +2 other references
  • Louisiana
    • Ouachita Parish
Johnson
  • Massachusetts
    • Essex County
Alfred Lane (1890)
  • Minnesota
    • Cook County
Rapp Jr et al. (1979)
  • New Jersey
    • Middlesex County
Manchester (1931)
  • New Mexico
    • Cibola County
Rogers (1991, August)
Manchester (1931)
    • Orange County
Dake
  • North Carolina
    • Iredell County
NCGS Bulletin No.12 +1 other reference
  • Rhode Island
    • Bristol County
      • Bristol
Miller (1971)
    • Newport County
Miller
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
        • Diamond Hill
Miller (1971)
Vietnam
 
  • Yên Bái Province
    • Văn Chấn District
Tran et al. (2015) +3 other references
Yemen
 
  • Saada Governorate
Grolier et al. (1978) +1 other reference
Zimbabwe
 
  • Manicaland
    • Buhera District
      • Chishanyi
[Nepheline basanite] Swift (1952)
Mars
 
Venus
 
 
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