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Local Name(s): | Dunhouse Stone - Grey. | ||||||
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Stone Group: | Sedimentary | ||||||
Stone Type: | Sandstone | ||||||
Geology: |
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Geological Sub-Divisons: | Namurian, Millstone Grit. |
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General Colour Description: | Buff/brown in colour to yellowish grey. Two types are quarried today, Dunhouse 'Buff' a creamy buff sandstone and Dunhouse 'Grey' a grey/buff stone. |
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Hand Specimen Description: | A medium grained, hard, granular (slightly micaceous) sandstone which is well sorted with a rough feel. |
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Stone Identifiers: | Granular,  Micaceous. | ||||||
Reacts dilute to HCl? | No |