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Castle hill Peak and the Torlesse Ranges after which the Torlesse Supergroup is named, as viewed from Castle Hill Basin on SH76
Castle hill Peak and the Torlesse Ranges after which the Torlesse Supergroup is named, as viewed from Castle Hill Basin on SH76
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Meta-Sediment, Schists & Phyllite

07 April 2025
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Torlesse meta-sandstone under the microscope, Kamen Engel, Thor Photography (2025)

Aoraki Mt Cook, our highest peak, is made from Torlesse Supergroup and fine schist.

Fine Schist of the Southern Alps. Kate Pedley (2007).

Fine schist under the microscope. Kamen Engel, Thor Photography (2025).

Greenschist under the microscope, Kamen Engel, Thor Photography (2025).

Fine schist and quartz veined schist rocks supplied by:

Lucy and Grant Middendorf
E: info@wanakastone.co.nz

Pink Schist provided by:

Kate and Dave Pedley

Greenschist rock supplied by:

Managing Director - Anthony Black

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