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Provisional zircon and monazite uranium-lead geochronology for selected rocks from Vermont

January 1, 2011

This report presents the results of zircon and monazite uranium-lead (U-Pb) geochronologic analyses of 24 rock samples. The samples in this study were collected from mapped exposures identified while conducting either new, detailed (1:24,000-scale) geologic quadrangle mapping or reconnaissance mapping, both of which were used for compilation of the bedrock geologic map of Vermont. All of the collected samples were judged to be igneous rocks (either intrusive or extrusive) on the basis of field relations and geochemistry. The one exception is the Okemo Quartzite on Ludlow Mountain. These geochronologic data were used to supplement regional correlations between igneous suites on the basis of similar geochemistry and geologic mapping.

Publication Year 2011
Title Provisional zircon and monazite uranium-lead geochronology for selected rocks from Vermont
DOI 10.3133/ofr20111309
Authors John N. Aleinikoff, Nicholas M. Ratcliffe, Gregory J. Walsh
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2011-1309
Index ID ofr20111309
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Denver Federal Center