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- Reusens migmatite
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Gneiss
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Piedmont-Blue Ridge province
Summary:
Reusens migmatite named. Consists of a complex of quartz monzonite gneiss and dark hornblendic gneisses. Unconformably underlies Rockfish conglomerate. Grades into Lovingston quartz monzonite gneiss.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
- Usage in publication:
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- Reusens migmatite
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- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Piedmont-Blue Ridge province
Summary:
Type locality for Reusens migmatite designated in vicinity of Reusens on James River, 2 mi northwest of Lynchburg, Lynchburg quad, Campbell Co., south-central VA. Age is Precambrian.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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- Reusens migmatite facies
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- Revised
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Piedmont-Blue Ridge province
Summary:
Used as Reusens migmatite facies of Moneta gneiss, here included in Virginia Blue Ridge complex (new). Consists of from two to four distinct, interbanded and interlensed phases, ranging from almost black hornblende gneiss to white basic pegmatite.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
For more information, please contact Nancy Stamm, Geologic Names Committee Secretary.
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