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Characteristics of the ophiolite belt near the Guola Mountain. a–Regional geological map. b–Location of the research area. c–Ophiolite outcrop at both banks of the Nujiang River. d–Ophiolite outcrop at the top of the Guola Mountain. e–Ophiolite outcrop on the northwest slope of the Guola Mountain. f–Ophiolite outcrop at the right bank of the Exue River.
XRD spectrum of whole rock (a) and altered clay (b), and disintegration test of altered rock (c)
Strength characteristics of altered ophiolite. a–average rebound strength of the ophiolite belt on the northwest slope of the Guola Mountain. b–shear strength of altered clay on the right bank of the Nujiang River.