Derbyshire Crinoidal Limestone

Material:
Limestone
Category:
Carbonate, Sedimentary
Colour:
Pale grey
Grain/Crystal Size:
Coarse
Place of origin:
England
Rock Unit Name:
Geological Age:
Mississippian, Carboniferous
Fossils:
crinoids
Context of Use:
Decorative stone

Notes:

A pale grey limestone that contains a large volume of disarticulated crinoids in the form of pluricolumnals (stems) that reach up to 15cm in length and isolated columnals.

References

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