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McDonald, J. A. (1967). Evolution of part of the lower critical zone, farm Ruighoek, western Bushveld. Journal of Petrology, 8(2), 165-209.

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Original EntryMcDonald, J. A. (1967). Evolution of part of the lower critical zone, farm Ruighoek, western Bushveld. Journal of Petrology, 8(2), 165-209.
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Ruighoek Mine, Moses Kotane Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africaⓘ Chromite

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