Allalin-gabbro
A rock subtype
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Variety of gabbro from the Allalinhorn (mountain) in Switzerland.
This variety, which forms part of the Zermatt–Saas ophiolite, contains both relics of the original igneous mineralogy (olivine-gabbro and troctolite) and high-pressure metamorphic assemblages.
This variety, which forms part of the Zermatt–Saas ophiolite, contains both relics of the original igneous mineralogy (olivine-gabbro and troctolite) and high-pressure metamorphic assemblages.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
55989
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55989:4
Classification of Allalin-gabbro
Internet Links for Allalin-gabbro
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References for Allalin-gabbro
Reference List:
CHINNER, G. A., DIXON, J. E. (1973) Some High-pressure Parageneses of the Allalin Gabbro, Valais, Switzerland. Journal of Petrology, 14 (2) 185-202 doi:10.1093/petrology/14.2.185