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A Clinopyroxene from the Granophyre of Meall Dearg, Skye

  • Y. M. Anwar (a1)
Abstract

Chemical and optical data are presented for a ferrohedenbergite separated from the Tertiary Meall Dearg granophyre of Skye. Comparison is made with similar pyroxenes crystallizing in the later stages of the Skaergaard intrusion.

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Geological Magazine
  • ISSN: 0016-7568
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