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  • Usage in publication:
    • Harbison meta-granodiorite
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Granodiorite
    • Metagranodiorite
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Piedmont-Blue Ridge province
Publication:

Heron, S.D., Jr., 1958, History of terminology and correlations of the basal Cretaceous formations of the Carolinas: South Carolina Division of Geology Bulletin, v. 2, nos. 11-12, p. 77-88., Geologic Notes [South Carolina Geology]


Summary:

Name Harbison introduced for medium-gray metagranodiorite characterized by small phenocrysts of feldspar embedded in fine-grained ground mass. Surrounding rocks are felsic varieties of Carolina slate. Occurs as small pluton, mostly in Irmo quad. Age not stated.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


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