A Claim of High Level Granitization Refuted

Authors

  • C. J. Hughes Geology Department, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, CANADA AlB 3X5
  • M. M. Smith Geology Department, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, CANADA AlB 3X5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4138/1953

Abstract

Poorly lithified Upper Devonian conglomerates do not exhibit a gradational granitized contact with the high level Belleoram quartz monzonite pluton in southern Newfoundland as previously maintained, and there is no prima facie case for previously suggested granitization by massive magmatic vapour transport.

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Published

1978-04-01

How to Cite

Hughes, C. J., & Smith, M. M. (1978). A Claim of High Level Granitization Refuted. Atlantic Geoscience, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.4138/1953

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (1978)

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