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Limestone (BE.24.0011)

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Rock determination
Sedimentary rock > Biochemical > Carbonate rock > Limestone
Chronostratigraphy
Phanerozoic; Paleozoic; Carboniferous; Lower Missisipian; Tournaisian
Lithostratigraphy
Tournai Formation; Vaulx Member
Rock name
Tournai limestone
Rock synonyms
Doornikse steen; Zwarte steen van Doornik
Additional information
bank 6 (0.5 m)

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Site type
Quarry
Location
Belgium; Henegouwen; Tournai
Site name
Vaulx
Excavation or Survey Team
Prof. Dr. Veerle Cnudde
Additional contextual information
Sampled in the context of research Prof. Dr. Veerle Cnudde.
Natural color
dark grey, chocolate brown
Aged color
light grey
Components
white bioclasts (mainly crinoids) and carbonate intraclasts in a dark grey matrix
Texture
Structure
Weathering
light grey patina as the result of oxidation of organic material; frost sensitive when high clay fraction (vague plate-like cleavage); scratch sensitive
Diagnostic features
bioclastic wackestone/packstone
Additional information
Sample type
Rock sample
Inventory number
BE.24.0011
Collection
Geological Department, Ghent University
Donating institute/person
Prof. Dr. Veerle Cnudde
Host collection
Other samples available
Yes
Sample collection method
Field Sampling (clay/rock)
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Last modified: 2024-04-24.