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Geologic Unit: Hulett
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Schist of Hulett*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Schist
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Piedmont-Blue Ridge province
Publication:

Crawford, T.J., Higgins, M.W., Crawford, R.F., Atkins, R.L., Medlin, J.H., and Stern, T.W., 1999, Revision of stratigraphic nomenclature in the Atlanta, Athens, and Cartersville 30' x 60' quadrangles, Georgia: Georgia Geologic Survey Bulletin, no. 130, 45 p.


Summary:

Informally named schist of Hulett, part of parautochthonous assemblage in axial area of Austell-Frolona anticlinorium. Named for Hulett, Carroll Co., western GA; exposures are seen in and around the town. Typical exposures may be seen along unnamed, unpaved road running south-southeast from GA Hwy 166 about 320 m southeast of Hulett for approximately 2130 m south of GA Hwy 166. Consists of biotite-muscovite schist that contains small red garnets in many outcrops and lacks garnets in nearly as many outcrops; also persistent is presence of closely spaced schistosity planes that give rock a finely cleaved appearance. Underlies Bill Arp Formation but nature of contact is not known. Also unknown as to whether this schist belongs with either Frolona or Bill Arp Formations; therefore the schist is given informal status until further mapping can better define its assignment. Age is Late Proterozoic to Middle Ordovician.

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


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