Geology question....

[TerryC]

Geological maps of an area have different colors representing different rocks. They also have a short "code" on the rock form. This is a standard system, I'm sure. Can anyone tell me or direct me to where I can get the list of what code denotes what rock? Not easy to find. Tnx. ╦╦Ç

 

[4x4x4]

....Is this what you are looking for ?

Geotechnical Gauge,Gauge,Geology,Soil color chart

I believe Munsell printed a chart also.
....Mark.

 

[TerryC]

....Is this what you are looking for ?

Geotechnical Gauge,Gauge,Geology,Soil color chart

I believe Munsell printed a chart also.
....Mark.

No, Mark. Not quite. It would have abbreviations like.... Qb.... Tu..... Tvsc..... stuff like that, explaining what the rock is. Each type of rock would have a color. VERY much appreciate the reply, though. ╦╦Ç

 

[ecmjamsit]

Like this?

http://reynolds.asu.edu/azgeomap/azgeomap_legend_cz.gif

 

[Mackaydon]

Table 4.1-2 on pages 154 and 155 at the below reference site will give you the abbreviations for minerals and rocks you will find on maps.
https://books.google.com/books?id=5...k identification abbreviations on maps&f=true
Don.....

 

[TerryC]

Like this?

http://reynolds.asu.edu/azgeomap/azgeomap_legend_cz.gif

We are getting closer! The list must be much larger as I have seen indexes of rock types that were much longer. Here's the deal.... I bought four "footprints" from Bunk bunksarizonaprospecting.com Each "print" has a geological map. Listed are the rock types on the map..... but no description of the rock(s) on the map. I know there must be a complete listing somewhere. It WILL be coming shortly! thx agn guys for the help. ╦╦Ç

 

[TerryC]

Table 4.1-2 on pages 154 and 155 at the below reference site will give you the abbreviations for minerals and rocks you will find on maps.
https://books.google.com/books?id=5...k identification abbreviations on maps&f=true
Don.....

BY GEORGE (err, Mack) I believe you have it Mack! I will look for a hard copy of the book. You da man, Mack! Worth more than one like but.... ╦╦Ç

 

[TerryC]

At 276.00, I'll wait 'til next month, Mack. Tnx agn. ╦╦Ç

 

[4x4x4]

....Terry , you might check at a good Library. I've discovered some things . . . ....

 

[Mackaydon]

I'd copy just those two pages and use the abbreviation code on the maps of the particular areas you may be searching.
Don........

 

[TerryC]

I'd copy just those two pages and use the abbreviation code on the maps of the particular areas you may be searching.
Don........

I checked some of the terms against the "prints'" list to find the list I'm looking for is still eluding me. But..... I hit on the way I will find it. I will head on up to the Ranger station up near Avery, CA and check with the resident geologist. Go to the "source" so to speak. Found a couple of local rocks that I will post in Gold Prospecting tomorrow. Watch for it! ╦╦Ç