Lherz Massif Explained

Lherz Massif is an upper mantle peridotite body in the French Pyrenees.[1] [2] The mineral lherzolite takes its name from this rock body.

Notes and References

  1. McPherson. E.. Thirlwall. M. F.. Parkinson. I. J.. Menzies. M. A.. Bodinier. J. L.. Woodland. A.. Bussod. G.. Geochemistry of metasomatism adjacent to amphibole-bearing veins in the Lherz peridotite massif. Chemical Geology. 10 December 1996. 134. 1–3. 135–157. 10.1016/S0009-2541(96)00084-8.
  2. Woodland. A. B.. Kornprobst. J.. McPherson. E.. Bodinier. J. -L.. Menzies. M. A.. Metasomatic interactions in the lithospheric mantle: petrologic evidence from the Lherz massif, French Pyrenees. Chemical Geology. 10 December 1996. 134. 1–3. 83–112. 10.1016/S0009-2541(96)00082-4.

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