Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World

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Gorongosa

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Occurrence number: 
114-00-028
Country: 
Mozambique
Location: 
Longitude: 34.1, Latitude: -18.43
Carbonatite: 
No

This very large granitic complex is probably part of the Chilwa Alkaline Province (see Malawi) but none of the rocks seem to be alkaline within the definition used in this monograph.

References: 

COELHO, A.V.P. 1959a. Reconhecimentos petrográficos sumários dos maciços da Lupata, Morrumbala, Chiperone-Derre e Milange. Boletim. Serviços de Geologia e Minas, Província de Moçambique, 26: 1-47.

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