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Killas

A rock subtype
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A Cornish mining term for metamorphic rock strata of sedimentary origin which were altered by heat from the intruded granites in the English counties of Devon and Cornwall.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
51944
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51944:3

Similar NamesHide

CallaisA synonym of 'Callainite'
Callais (of Pliny)A synonym of Turquoise
GlasA synonym of 'Glass'

Classification of KillasHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Killas associated with CassiteriteSnO2
3 photos of Killas associated with QuartzSiO2
2 photos of Killas associated with 'Granite'
2 photos of Killas associated with 'Chalcedony'SiO2
2 photos of Killas associated with CalciteCaCO3
1 photo of Killas associated with 'Conglomerate'
1 photo of Killas associated with Chlorite Group
1 photo of Killas associated with LangiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O

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