Chalk Cliffs

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Chalk Cliffs

Chalk Cliffs

This is near Buena Vista. These 'chalk' cliffs are actually hydrothermally altered quartz monzonite that turns into kaolinite. Due to the movement of hot water through the rock, the material alters. Thanks to the water, there are awesome hot springs in the area too!
Dan Dalton
on Mar 13, 2007 2:52 pm
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Dan Dalton

Dan Dalton - Apr 7, 2008 9:19 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Mt. Princeton?

you are correct my good sir.

Dan

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