White Bay Quartzite










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  White Bay Quartzite ranges from a white to light gray.  Meta-sediment and ribbon quartz also occurs.

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
White Bay Quartzite is associated with the Old House Cove Group of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Occurs as beds up to 20m thick extending from White Bay Coast to about Lobster Harbour.
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