Earth Science Conservation Review
| Altinure Burn, near Park | Londonderry |
| Site Type: | Stream section |
| Site Status: | local interest |
| Grid Reference: | C598021 |
| Google maps: | 54.86351,-7.06869 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Precambrian (Dalradian) |
| Rock Name: | Dungiven Formation |
| Rock Type: | Limestone, Marble |
| Interest | |
| Minerals: | Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite |
| Other interest: | stratiform mineralization |
Summary of site:
A small mineral vein is aligned with the local structures of the ancient Dalradian limestones of this locality. It contains sphalerite (a zinc ore), galena (a lead ore) and pyrite, perhaps better known as fool's gold (an iron sulphide mineral).
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2026. Altinure Burn, near Park, County Londonderry, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=563. Accessed on 2026-04-16 |
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