Earth Science Conservation Review

Black Mountain Quarry, BelfastAntrim
Black Mountain Quarry, Belfast, Co.Antrim, May 1997.
Summary Full report
Site Type: Quarry (working)
Site Status: local interest
Council area: Belfast City Council
Grid Reference: J280723
Bing maps: 54.5832,-6.0202
Google maps: 54.5832,-6.0202
Rocks
Rock Age: Tertiary
Rock Name: Antrim Lava Group, Lower Basalt Formation
Rock Type: Basalt
Interest
Minerals: Analcime, Calcite, Chabazite, Gyrolite, Natrolite, Zeolites, Mesolite, Apophyllite, Phacolite
Other interest: Roadstone, vesicles

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