| State | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Name | Plainfield Formation |
| Geologic age | Late Proterozoic? or older? |
| Lithologic constituents | Major
Metamorphic > Metasedimentary > Metaclastic > QuartzitePale-tan to gray, fine-grained quartzite; massive to layered (bedded?).
Metamorphic > Schist > Mica-schistpale- to medium-gray quartz-mica schist
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| Comments | Part of Hope Valley Subterrane |
| References | Hermes, O.D. (comp.), Gromet, L.P. (comp.), Murray, D.P. (comp.), Hamidzada, N.A., Skehan, J.W., and Mosher, S., 1994, Bedrock geologic map of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Map Series No. 1, Kingston, Rhode Island, scale 1:100,000. |
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| Counties | Providence - Washington |