Irish Black Marble

Material:
Limestone
Category:
Carbonate, Sedimentary
Alternative name(s):
Irish Black Limestone
Colour:
Dark grey
Colour variation:
Uniform/Mottled
Grain/Crystal Size:
Fine
Place of origin:
Ireland
Rock Unit Name:
Geological Age:
Carboniferous
Context of Use:
Decorative architectural features and monuments

Includes:

Notes:

Limestone formations across Ireland contain marble-producing beds. The most prominent extraction sites were in Kilkenny, Galway and Limerick.

References

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