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.)

Authority

Submitted information Comment: José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, 2009

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