Limestone (BE.24.0005)
- Rock determination
- Sedimentary rock > Biochemical > Carbonate rock > Limestone > Fossiliferous limestone
- Chronostratigraphy
- Phanerozoic; Paleozoic; Devonian; Middle Devonian; Eifelian
- Lithostratigraphy
- Rock name
- Fossiliferous limestone
- Rock synonyms
- Coral limestone
- Additional information
- fossiliferous limestone level within calcareous shale;
Find location
- Site type
- Quarry
- Location
- Belgium; Henegouwen; Chimay
- Site name
- Carrière La Couvinoise
- Excavation or Survey Team
- Additional contextual information
- Natural color
- grey to greenish grey
- Aged color
- pale grey
- Components
- calcite; numerous macro fossils: crinoids, brachiopods, tabulates, corals, bryozoans (reefal debris); shale
- Texture
- Structure
- Weathering
- Diagnostic features
- numerous fossils: crinoids, brachiopods, corals, bryozoans (reefal debris) -
- Additional information
- sample RD62
- Sample type
- Rock sample
- Inventory number
- BE.24.0005
- Collection
- Archaeological Department, Ghent University
- Donating institute/person
- Dr. Roland Dreesen
- Host collection
- Other samples available
- No
- Sample collection method
- Field Sampling (clay/rock)
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Last modified: 2024-04-27.