Dun Mountain-Maitai Terrane
The Dun Mountain-Maitai Terrane comprises the Dun Mountain Ophiolite Belt (also called the Mineral Belt), Maitai Group and Patuki Mélange. The Dun Mountain Ophiolite is an ophiolite of Permian age located in New Zealand's South Island. Prehistorically this ophiolite was quarried by Māori for both metasomatized argillite and pounamu (jade) which was used in the production of tools and jewellery.
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Dun Mountain-Maitai Terrane
The Dun Mountain-Maitai Terrane comprises the Dun Mountain Ophiolite Belt (also called the Mineral Belt), Maitai Group and Patuki Mélange. The Dun Mountain Ophiolite is an ophiolite of Permian age located in New Zealand's South Island. Prehistorically this ophiolite was quarried by Māori for both metasomatized argillite and pounamu (jade) which was used in the production of tools and jewellery.
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The Dun Mountain-Maitai Terran ...... led to find economic deposits.
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View of Dun Mountain, name-giver to the terrane
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Dun Mountain-Maitai Terrane
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Permian
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Basalt, gabbro, peridotite, sedimentary rocks
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Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, Otago & Southland Regions
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Dun Mountain Ultramafics, Livingstone Volcanic & Maitai Groups, Otanomomo Complex
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Murihiku Terrane, Momotu & Haerenga Supergroups
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The Dun Mountain-Maitai Terran ...... uction of tools and jewellery.
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Dun Mountain-Maitai Terrane
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