Figure F26. Orthopyroxene-bearing olivine gabbro (Sample 335-1256D-Run20-RCJB-Rock C; Thin Section 37). Cpx = clinopyroxene, Ol = olivine, Plag = plagioclase. A. Close-up photograph. B. Photomicrograph (cross-polarized light). C. Plagioclase commonly displays patchy zoning.
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