| Computer Code: |
CADT |
Preferred Map Code: |
symb |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Neoproterozoic Era (AZ)
— Neoproterozoic Era (AZ) |
| Lithological Description: |
Interbedded quartzite and graphitic pelite with local graded bedding. |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Gradational boundary with the underlying Glen Taitneach Schist Member of the Gleann Beag Schist Formation located where psammite/quartzite becomes abundant. |
| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Top of the interbedded quartzite/psammite and graphitic pelite succession. Base of the quartzite succession of the Creag Leacach Quartzite Formation. |
| Thickness: |
70m |
| Geographical Limits: |
Carn an Daimh area. [NO 136 718] |
| Parent Unit: |
Gleann Beag Schist Formation (GBSC)
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| Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Stratotypes: |
| Type Area |
Carn an Daimh area. |
| Reference(s): |
| Crane, A, Goodman, S, Krabbendam, M K, Leslie, A G, Paterson, I B, Robertson, S, and Rollin, K. 1996. Geology of the Glen Shee district. Memoir of the British Geological Survey, Sheet 56W and adjacent areas (Scotland). |
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
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S056
S065
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