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Local Name(s): |
Kerridge Stone, Kerridge Slabs. |
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Stone Group: | Sedimentary | ||||||
Stone Type: | Sandstone | ||||||
Geology: |
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Geological Sub-Divisons: | Lower Coal Measures. Milnrow Sandstone. |
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General Colour Description: | On the whole a buff-brown colour, although a grey variety is also common. |
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Hand Specimen Description: | A hard, fine to medium grained, compact, micaceous sandstone which is well sorted with a rough feel. |
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Stone Identifiers: | Granular,  Micaceous. | ||||||
Reacts dilute to HCl? | No |