Maam Sandstone

Material:
Sandstone
Category:
Siliciclastic, Sedimentary
Colour:
Pale red
Colour variation:
Pale purple, pink
Grain/Crystal Size:
Coarse
Place of origin:
Mayo, Ireland
Rock Unit Name:
Maam Formation
Geological Age:
Carboniferous, Dinantian
GSI Rock Unit Code:
MM
Context of Use:
Building Stone

Notes:

Red, frequently pebbly sandstones and conglomerates with minor mudstones and siltstones (Morris et al 1995, p. 53). Specimens in TCD.

References

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