Melaphyre (Q43303): Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 18:14, 21 April 2023
A very old name replacing trapporphyr and originally used for amygdaloidal rocks composed of plagioclase and augite but later used for Upper Palaeozoic rocks, usually basaltic
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Melaphyre |
A very old name replacing trapporphyr and originally used for amygdaloidal rocks composed of plagioclase and augite but later used for Upper Palaeozoic rocks, usually basaltic |
