Louise Falls Orthoquartzite










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Louise Falls Orthoquartzite is a quartz rich sandstone forming a orthoquartzite.

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Translucency:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Louise Falls Orthoquartzite is associated with the Louise Falls Member of the Hay River Formation of the Northwest Territories with exposures occurring at Louise Falls downstream of Alexandra Falls on the Hay River in the District of Mackenzie.
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