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amphibolite [æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt] n (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a metamorphic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase
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The supracrustal rocks are
generally metamorphosed to amphibolite facies, less commonly to
granulite facies, and rarely to greenschist facies. Mineralization at Dreadnought occurs within two zones, the
northwest and southeast, of albitized, stockworked and sulphidized
diorite hosted within amphibolite grade basalts. In the south,
some basement rocks that were metamorphosed to amphibolite grade are now
exposed as a result of post-contractional extension (e. |
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