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A fine grained sandstone formed in estuarine (river mouth) conditions, composed of fine quartz and mica.
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Estuarine sandstone as the name implies was laid down as fine cross bedded deposits at the mouths of rivers. Occasional marine incursions are evident from fossils & ripple bedding. Some of the fine beds are peppered with mica flakes. This example is from the Carboniferous of Derbyshire. Specimens are supplied in labelled card trays.
Weight | 120 g |
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Specimen Size | 2" x 2", 3" x 2", 4" x 3" |
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