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Geologists examining Orocopia Schist of Cemetery Rock

Geologists examining Orocopia Schist of Cemetery Rock

Geologists led by Gordon Haxel (US Geological Survey) - blue-white shirt, examining oceanic peridotite exposed in the Orocopia Schist at Cemetery Ridge in southwestern Arizona.

AZGS geologists on-site include Jon Spencer (not shown), Charles Ferguson and Brad Johnson.
To view or download a geologic map of Cemetery Ridge, https://library.azgs.arizona.edu/item/AGCM-1673973533754-321 .

Photographer: Jon Spencer

Photo Date: circa 2012