Ironstone

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Date:1960

Description:Ironstone with weathered exterior. The orange colour is caused by the presence of rusty iron oxide.

From the B. Playle collection.

Lower Jurassic: Marlstone Rock Formation,
Dry Hill Farm pit, between Upton and Hornton.

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Donor ref:G3533 (36/10809)

Source: Warwickshire Museums - Geology Department

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