Earth Science Conservation Review
| Cashel Rock - Mineralogy | Tyrone |
| Site Type: | Inland exposure |
| Site Status: | ASSI |
| Grid Reference: | H589801 |
| Google maps: | 54.66602,-7.08716 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Ordovician |
| Rock Name: | Tyrone Volcanic Group |
| Rock Type: | Breccia, Rhyolite |
| Interest | |
| Minerals: | Chalcopyrite, Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Covellite |
| Other interest: | mineral vein, stockwork |
Summary of site:
This is an area of small outcrops of a mineralised breccia in Ordovician volcanic rocks. Sulphide minerals, probably galena and zinc blende occur, best seen in loose boulders.
Threats are possible agricultural improvement and, due to the limited occurrence, collecting.
Threats are possible agricultural improvement and, due to the limited occurrence, collecting.
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2024. Cashel Rock - Mineralogy, County Tyrone, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=523. Accessed on 2024-12-26 |
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