Komatiite a type of ultramafic mantle-derived volcanic rock, Komati river South Africa, showing "spinifex" texture

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Komatiite, ultramafic mantle-derived volcanic rock. Komatiites have low silicon, potassium and aluminium, and high to extremely high magnesium content, from type locality along the Komati River, South Africa, showing "spinifex" texture

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