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Portland Limestone Slide

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Portland Limestone thin section slide exhibiting micro oolites. Portland stone formed in sub-tropical seas where wave action resulted in the formation of micro oolites during the Tithonian stage of the Upper Jurassic.

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Portland Limestone thin section slide exhibiting micro oolites. Portland stone formed in sub-tropical seas where wave action resulted in the formation of micro oolites during the Tithonian stage of the Upper Jurassic. A very thin film of calcite cement can be seen holding grains together and in some micro oolites a tiny nucleous can be identified. The section is made to 30 microns thickness and the glass is 46 x 27 mm in size with a cover slip. Supplied in a protective card sleeve with a label, ideal for microscopy.

Weight 80 g

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