Ballymore White Marble

Material:
Marble
Category:
Metasedimentary, Metamorphic
Alternative name(s):
Donegal White Marble
Colour:
Creamy White
Place of origin:
Donegal, Ireland
Rock Unit Name:
Sessiagh-Clonmass Formation
Geological Age:
Silurian
GSI Rock Unit Code:
SC

Part of:

Donegal Marble

Related Material (same rock unit):
Marble Hill White Marble

Notes:

Creamy brown marble with brown portions in places; takes a good polish; though difficult to work it was used for cut stone purposes.

References

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