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Local Name(s): | Stapleton Stone. | ||||||
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Stone Group: | Sedimentary | ||||||
Stone Type: | Limestone | ||||||
Geology: |
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Geological Sub-Divisons: | Don Group, Cadeby Formation (formerly known as Lower Magnesian Limestone). |
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General Colour Description: | A white/cream coloured stone which is sometimes grey/brown in colour. |
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Hand Specimen Description: | A fine grained, very hard, compact limestone which is well sorted with a smooth feel. |
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Stone Identifiers: | Magnesian/Dolomitic. | ||||||
Reacts dilute to HCl? | Yes |