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Carrock Fell, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale, Cumbria, NY34233372 -- Gabbro from Carrock Fell, intrusive igneous/plutonic rock; found lower down by the River Caldew. Coarse crystals from slower cooling; white - plagioclase, black - pyroxene, some greenish chlorite, the outer surface weathers to an 'albite'.
(photo 24.8.2008)