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TitleGabbro, Duluth, Minnesota
DescriptionA medium grained dark gray intrusive igneous rock, consisting of well twinned palgioclase and brownish olivine. Minor pyroxene and small grains of magnetite are also present. This sample is 8.5 cm across.
ChronostratigraphyPrecambrian
LithostratigraphyDuluth Gabbro
LocationUSA ▹ Minnesota ▹ St. Louis. Near Duluth.
PhotographerMike Davis. 2001-02-22.
CollectionWard’s Collection of Classic North American Rocks #30.
Key wordsgabbro, Minnesota
Tech details1.01 MB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number134