Peridotite foliation

Subvertical mantle foliation in peridotites.

The mantle foliation in the harzburgites is defined by Opx stretching and fragmentation, Cr-Spl grain alignment, and diffuse modal banding.

Author: Javier Escuder-Viruete
Location: Mina Falcondo, Bonao, República Dominicana
Picture owner: Javier Escuder-Viruete

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