Whitehaven Sandstone

Material:
Sandstone
Category:
Siliciclastic, Sedimentary
Alternative name(s):
St Bee's Sandstone
Colour:
Russett red
Colour variation:
Purple, reddish brown
Grain/Crystal Size:
Medium
Place of origin:
England
Rock Unit Name:
Geological Age:
Pennsylvanian, Carboniferous
Context of Use:
Building stone

Notes:

A medium to coarse grained micaceous cross-bedded sandstone of the Bransty Cliff Sandstone Member.

References

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