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PARA-AMPHIBOLITE [1 record]

Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
CONT

amphibolite: A metamorphic rock composed mainly of amphibole and plagioclase with amphibole comprising 35-90 % of the rock. It includes ortho-amphibolite (igneous protolith) and para-amphibolite (sedimentary protolith). ... Most amphibolites are metabasites (ortho-amphibolites) but some may be metamorphosed calcareous sediments (para-amphibolites).

OBS

para-amphibolite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
OBS

para-amphibolite : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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