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- Flambeau quartzite
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- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Lake Superior region
Summary:
Flambeau quartzite on map showing quartzites that may be related to the McCaslin quartzite (first used) in WI. Mapped areal extent in northern Chippewa and southern Rusk Counties, WI (Lake Superior region). Other quartzites shown on map include: Baraboo, Barron, McCaslin, Palms, Rib Mountain, Rudolph, and Sturgeon quartzites. Age is not stated.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
- Usage in publication:
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- Flambeau Quartzite*
- Modifications:
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- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Lake Superior region
Summary:
Exposed in north-central WI in Lake Superior region. Strongly resembles Barron Quartzite, but is presumed older because of better cementation, stronger folding, and it is less broken. In contrast to Barron has obscure bedding, is reddish brown to pale yellowish gray, and conglomeratic. Conglomerate contains moderate amounts of iron-formation fragments. Is Precambrian in age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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