Figure F19. A. Olivine-bearing gabbronorite (Sample 345-U1415I-4R-1, 48–50 cm [Piece 8a]). Red box indicates the location of the thin sections shown in B, C. B. Plane-polarized light. C. Under crossed polars. Note the subparallel alignment of tabular plagioclase and clinopyroxene following the foliation of the rock in B and C. Cpx = clinopyroxene, Ol = olivine, Opx = orthopyroxene.
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