Sedimentary structures in the epidotic grits of Skye
By: Sutton, John
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Contributor(s): Watson, Janet.
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ArticleDescription: 106-122p ; Illustration.Subject(s): Sedimentary structures - Epidotic grits - Skye - Scotland | Neoproterozoic - Skye - Scotland | Sedimentary structures - Torridonian - Skye - Scotland | Precambrian - Scotland
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Geological magazine : Vol 97 Iss. 1-6 Year. 1960Summary: Abstract
Sedimentary structures in the lowest sub-division of the Torridonian of Skye are described and figured. Trough cross-stratification of the type known as festoon bedding is widely developed in the coarser grits. Finer-grained sandstones show curly-bedding structures due to post-depositional disturbances. Siltstones and mudstones are characterized by a fine lamination and by such structures as ripple-marks, minute graded bedding and desiccation cracks. The orientation of cross-laminae in the festoon-bedded grits indicates that the currents depositing these rocks flowed towards the north-east or east.
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Abstract
Sedimentary structures in the lowest sub-division of the Torridonian of Skye are described and figured. Trough cross-stratification of the type known as festoon bedding is widely developed in the coarser grits. Finer-grained sandstones show curly-bedding structures due to post-depositional disturbances. Siltstones and mudstones are characterized by a fine lamination and by such structures as ripple-marks, minute graded bedding and desiccation cracks. The orientation of cross-laminae in the festoon-bedded grits indicates that the currents depositing these rocks flowed towards the north-east or east.
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