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Local Name(s): |
Bulwell Stone, Linby 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: | Yellow brown to orange colour. Colour varies due to the presence of small amounts of iron oxide that quickly fades in the open air (Trent Stone: website). |
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Hand Specimen Description: | A medium grained, hard, dolomitic limestone, which is well sorted with a rough feel. |
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Stone Identifiers: | Magnesian/Dolomitic. | ||||||
Reacts dilute to HCl? | No |