Carrickslavan Limestone

Material:
Limestone
Category:
Carbonate, Sedimentary
Alternative name(s):
Colour:
Whitish-Grey
Colour variation:
Grain/Crystal Size:
Place of origin:
Leitrim, Ireland
Rock Unit Name:
Bricklieve Limestone Formation
Geological Age:
Carboniferous
GSI Rock Unit Code:
BK
Related Material (same rock unit):
Carrickevy Limestone, Knocknashee Limestone, Ballinafad Limestone

Notes:

Bioclastic, cherty limestone. Crystalline, easily worked and retains its colour.

References

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