Baskahegan Lake Quartzite











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Baskahegan Lake Quartzite ranges from a light gray to a light green.

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Translucency:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Baskahegan Lake Quartzite is associated with the Baskhegan Lake Formation of Maine and New Brunswick.  Primary exposures occur on the eastern shore of Baskahegan Lake, Washington County, Maine and along the east side of Saint John River in Carleton County, New Brunswick.
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