- Usage in publication:
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- Eagle Gulch latite
- Modifications:
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Quartz latite
- AAPG geologic province:
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- San Luis basin
Summary:
Named for rocks exposed on both sides of Eagle Gulch, Saguache Co, CO in San Luis basin. No type locality designated. Composed of a gray massive rock properly called quartz latite with a fine-grained groundmass. Has phenocrysts of orthoclase and smaller plagioclase phenocrysts. Lacks flow and rhyoclastic structure. No fragments of andesite enclosed. Is of Tertiary age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Denver GNULEX).
- Usage in publication:
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- Eagle Gulch latite*
- Modifications:
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- Areal extent
- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- San Luis basin
Summary:
Probably does not extend much west of Kerber Creek in San Luis basin; its eastern limit is unknown. Does not possess uniform characteristics which suggests it may be the result of a multiple intrusion. Intrudes Bonanza and Hayden Peak latites. Mapped (geologic map) in east-central part of district. Is of Tertiary age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Denver GNULEX).
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