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Golconda Limestone

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Local Name(s): Golconda Limestone. Example of Golconda Limestone
Stone Group: Sedimentary
Stone Type: Limestone
Geology:
Era:   Palaeozoic
Period:   Carboniferous
Epoch:   Lower
Geological Sub-Divisons:

Dinantian. Carboniferous Limestone Series.

General Colour Description:

A buff/brown often golden colour with occasional brown flecks.

Hand Specimen Description:

A medium grained, hard dolomitic limestone which is moderately well sorted with a hackly feel. It contains abundant fossil remains and minor veining of calcite and dolomite.

Stone Identifiers: Calcareous,  Magnesian/Dolomitic.
Reacts dilute to HCl? Yes