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carbonatite [kär′bän·ə‚tīt] (petrology) Intrusive carbonate rock associated with alkaline igneous intrusive activity. A sedimentary rock that is composed of at least 80% calcium or magnesium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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K platinum in ultramafic intrusions Titanium anorthosites A A Alkaline Carbonatites A ? Carbonatites are plutonic rocks from great depth and occur with syenitic intrusions and amongst more exotic minerals can also carry copper-silver and gold. Kimberlites and carbonatites are spatially related rocks. |
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