carbonatite volcanoes

Carbonatite volcanoes are a rare type of volcanic activity that erupts primarily rich in carbonate minerals, such as calcium and magnesium carbonates. Unlike typical volcanoes that produce lava flows of silicate rocks, these volcanoes release molten carbonate magma, which is less viscous and erupts at lower temperatures. They often form unique geological features and are important sources of rare minerals like niobium and rare earth elements. Carbonatite volcanic activity is usually less explosive and tends to occur over long periods, contributing to the formation of distinctive carbon-rich mineral deposits.