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Tyne Limestone

The Tyne Limestone is a geologic formation in Scotland. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

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Tyne Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Abigland Limestone Member, Tyne Limestone
TypeFormation
Unit ofYoredale Group
Sub-unitsArbigland Limestone Member
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
RegionScotland
CountryUnited Kingdom

The Tyne Limestone is a geologic formation in Scotland. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

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