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TitleGranitic dike cutting Black Canyon Gneiss, U.S. 50 roadcut near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
DescriptionHere we see a dipping granitic dike cutting the Precambrian Black Canyon Gneiss. Although hard to see, a pair of sunglasses (for scale) are in the photo just below the dike, right of center.
ChronostratigraphyPrecambrian
LocationUSA ▹ Colorado ▹ Gunnison. Near Gunnison. US 50 roadcut near Black Canyon National Park.
PhotographerDexter Perkins. 2001-06-29.
CollectionE181030992F-14.
Key wordsdike, granititc, precambrian
Tech details434 KB. Vista. Cannon EOS Rebel 55mm. Kodak Elite Chrome 100 ASA.
GeoDIL number973