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ECLOGITE #1   (detail)
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Sodic pyroxene -    var. omphacite
Garnet - var. almandine-pyrope
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     The pale green pyroxene and red garnet are diagnostic of this rock.
Description
     This striking red and pale green colors of eclogites main minerals are well expressed here. Often they are not this clear and distinct - usually being much finer grained.
  

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