- Material:
- Limestone
- Category:
- Carbonate, Sedimentary
- Alternative name(s):
- Colour:
- Grey to Dove
- Place of origin:
- Offaly, Ireland
- Rock Unit Name:
- Visean Limestone
- Geological Age:
- Visean, Mississippian, Carboniferous
Notes:
A grey crystalline limestone found in massive, thick beds. Some beds contained an abundance of crinoids while others exhibited a cloudy texture; these beds were preferable for polishing purposes. The stone was used both for building and decorative purposes, e.g. polished chimney pieces and ornamental slabs.References
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