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Mitchell, A. A., Scoon, R. N. (2007) The Merensky Reef at Winnaarshoek, Eastern Bushveld Complex: A Primary Magmatic Hypothesis Based on a Wide Reef Facies. Economic Geology, 102 (5) 971-1009 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.5.971

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TitleThe Merensky Reef at Winnaarshoek, Eastern Bushveld Complex: A Primary Magmatic Hypothesis Based on a Wide Reef Facies
JournalEconomic Geology
AuthorsMitchell, A. A.Author
Scoon, R. N.Author
Year2007 (August 1)Volume102
Issue5
PublisherSociety of Economic Geologists
DOIdoi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.5.971Search in ResearchGate
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Plain TextMitchell, A. A., Scoon, R. N. (2007) The Merensky Reef at Winnaarshoek, Eastern Bushveld Complex: A Primary Magmatic Hypothesis Based on a Wide Reef Facies. Economic Geology, 102 (5) 971-1009 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.5.971
In(2007, August) Economic Geology Vol. 102 (5) Society of Economic Geologists

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