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Gabbro

Scope note

Igneous rock similar to diorite, predominantly composed of ferromagnetic minerals with crystals visible to the eye; has the same mineral composition as basalt. DAC

This term has 13 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011230

Broader Terms used

basic igneous rock

Created

13yrs ago

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