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8823-2 Dyke Swarm (Maramingo Granite)

This information has been developed from the publications:

    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers.
    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Gippsland Lakes Catchment (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in East Gippsland, Victoria (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.


Location:

298514. Three kilometres north-east of Genoa.

Image:  East Gippsland Sites of Significance
Genoa. Faulted aplite dyke (A).

Abstract:

Aplite dyke swarm intruding Maramingo Granite

Access:

Forestry track, 0.5 kilometres north of Wangarabell Road.

Ownership:

Crown Land

Geology/Geomorphology:

A number of aplite dykes intrude the black and white Maramingo Granite in this area. The majority of these are less than 10 centimetres wide and several show minor dislocation by faulting.

Significance:

Local. Dyke swarms are common in the Maramingo Granite and this site is easily accessible and is representative of the dyke swarms occurring in the area.

Management:

Public access to the area should be maintained.

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