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norite [′nȯ‚rīt] (petrology) A coarse-grained plutonic rock composed principally of basic plagioclase with orthopyroxene (hypersthene) as the dominant mafic material. Also known as hypersthenfels. 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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Ore hosted in a norite body within a large unexplored anorthosite complex. ZF2 encountered norites and anorthosites of the Main Zone of the Bushveld Complex before intersecting pyroxenitic rocks of the Platreef unit from 929 to 1,152 meters and ending in footwall granitic rocks at a depth of 1,166 meters. ZF4 encountered norites and anorthosites of the Main Zone of the Bushveld Complex before intersecting pyroxenitic rocks of the Platreef unit from 1009 to 1193 meters and ending in footwall granitic rocks at a depth of 1219 meters. |
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