Pala Pegmatite Laccolith

Pala Pegmatite
Name:Pegmatite Laccolith
Date:9/10/2006
Location:Oceanview Mine Pala California

Laccoliths are formed when concordant plutons, low viscous magma intrudes between sedimentary layers. The laccoliths are not exposed until sufficient weathering and erosion takes place. This pegmatite laccolith is rich in plagioclase, muscovite, and quartz. Other minerals in trace amounts include lepidolite, tourmaline, kunzite, and beryl. (Tarbuck and Lutgens, 2005)


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