Lamprophyre

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Lamprophyre dikes in granite

Description

Dark igneous dyke rocks characterised by abundant mafic phenocrysts, most commonly Biotite, Hornblende, or Augite.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lamprófiro (Port.)

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • Submitted information Comment: José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, 2009

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