Phallic Rock

{{Short description|Geological feature in Carefree, Arizona, United States}}

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Phallic Rock is a precambrian granite rock formation in Carefree, Arizona, United States. The formation is caused by spheroidal weathering whereby the composition of the granite and its crystal structure facilitated the development of rounded corners and its unique phallic tubular shape.[http://www.blkmtnconservancy.org/geology2.html Black Mountain Conservancy Geology Article] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070202090031/http://www.blkmtnconservancy.org/geology2.html |date=2007-02-02 }}, www.blkmtnconservancy.org, ©2000 Stephanie Bradley (accessed 28 February 2007) The formation is at the eastern foot of Black Mountain and can be found approximately {{cvt|400|ft|||}} east of Tom Darlington Drive on Stagecoach Pass Road. The formation is best viewed from the western side looking east. There is a dirt pull-off on the side of Stagecoach Pass Road with enough room for several vehicles.

References

Literature cited

  • Esperança, S. and J. R. Holloway (1984) Lower crustal nodules from the Camp Creek latite, Carefree, Arizona. Kimberlites II: The mantle and cryst-mantle relationships. J. Kornprobst, Elsevier II: 219–227.

Category:Rock formations of Arizona

Category:Landforms of Maricopa County, Arizona

Category:Phallic symbols