Earth Science Conservation Review

Croreagh - Mineralogy - site of local interestDown
Summary Full report
Site Type: Quarry (disused), Quarry (working)
Site Status: local interest
Council area: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Grid Reference: J122291
Bing maps: 54.19904,-6.28075
Google maps: 54.19904,-6.28075
Rocks
Rock Age: Devonian
Rock Name: Newry Granodiorite
Rock Type: Granodiorite
Interest
Minerals: Chalcopyrite, Epidote, Hematite, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Sphene, Covellite, Pyrrhotite
Other interest: Building stone

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