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Carr, Howard W., Groves, David I. (1994) The importance of synmagmatic deformation in the formation of Merensky Reef potholes in the Bushveld Complex. Economic Geology, 89 (6) 1398-1410 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.89.6.1398

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TitleThe importance of synmagmatic deformation in the formation of Merensky Reef potholes in the Bushveld Complex
JournalEconomic Geology
AuthorsCarr, Howard W.Author
Groves, David I.Author
Year1994 (October 1)Volume89
Issue6
PublisherSociety of Economic Geologists
DOIdoi:10.2113/gsecongeo.89.6.1398Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceCarr, Howard W., Groves, David I. (1994) The importance of synmagmatic deformation in the formation of Merensky Reef potholes in the Bushveld Complex. Economic Geology, 89 (6) 1398-1410 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.89.6.1398
Plain TextCarr, Howard W., Groves, David I. (1994) The importance of synmagmatic deformation in the formation of Merensky Reef potholes in the Bushveld Complex. Economic Geology, 89 (6) 1398-1410 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.89.6.1398
In(1994, October) Economic Geology Vol. 89 (6) Society of Economic Geologists

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