RB 51/00094 Marble deposit, sections 113, 341 and 343 Hundred of Moorooroo.
Published: 01 Jan 1964 Created: 04 Nov 2024 Revised: 04 Nov 2024

Marbles in the area mapped are equated with the Lower Cambrian Archaeocyatha limestones found elsewhere in the State. The Cambrian sediments which include arkoses, greywackes, and amphibolites are folded into a broad syncline in Section 113, with...

Marbles in the area mapped are equated with the Lower Cambrian Archaeocyatha limestones found elsewhere in the State. The Cambrian sediments which include arkoses, greywackes, and amphibolites are folded into a broad syncline in Section 113, with drag fold structures developed on the limbs. North of the main syncline numerous fold structures are developed on the eastern limb of the main fold, all these structures are interpreted as drag folds. In section 341 the beds swing westerly and dip steeply to the south. Total reserves of marble in the areas outlined are estimated at 88600 tons per vertical foot. It is possible that the marbles may be slightly more extensive than outlined on the accompanying map. Drilling is desirable to test the marble in depth and a tentative programme is laid out totalling 910 feet of drilling. Trenching to test the quality of marble outcrop is outlined on map 1960-0137L accompanying this report.

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Record No rb5100094
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    Notes: Published by SADM in: Mining Review, Adelaide. No. 116 (1964); p: 68-73. 57/01243
    Geographic Locality: Angaston;Hd Moorooroo, secn 113, secn 341, secn 343
    Doc No: RB 51/00094

    Notes: Published by SADM in: Mining Review, Adelaide. No. 116 (1964); p: 68-73. 57/01243 Geographic Locality: Angaston;Hd Moorooroo, secn 113, secn 341, secn 343 Doc No: RB 51/00094

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    Persistent identifier https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb5100094
    Citation Nixon, L.G.B. 1964. RB 51/00094 Marble deposit, sections 113, 341 and 343 Hundred of Moorooroo. Departmental Publication - Geological Survey Geoscience Publication. Government of South Australia.
    https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb5100094

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