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Appin Group
Stratigraphic range: Neoproterozoic
Type Group
Unit of Torridonian
Lithology
Primarymeta sandstone
Othermeta siltstone, semipelite, mylonite, conglomerate
Location
Region Inner Hebrides
Country Scotland
Type section
Named for Iona

The Iona Group is a sequence of metamorphosed Neoproterozoic sedimentary rocks that outcrop along the east coast of the island of Iona within the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is traditionally regarded as part of the Torridonian succession.

Three divisions are recognised; i) interbedded meta sandstones and meta siltstones, ii) slaty semipelites and iii) conglomerates, the clasts of which are largely metamorphic in origin. The rock strata are steeply inclined to vertical. [1] [2]

References

  1. ^ "Ross of Mull". Geological maps portal. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Iona Group". The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Appin Group
Stratigraphic range: Neoproterozoic
Type Group
Unit of Torridonian
Lithology
Primarymeta sandstone
Othermeta siltstone, semipelite, mylonite, conglomerate
Location
Region Inner Hebrides
Country Scotland
Type section
Named for Iona

The Iona Group is a sequence of metamorphosed Neoproterozoic sedimentary rocks that outcrop along the east coast of the island of Iona within the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is traditionally regarded as part of the Torridonian succession.

Three divisions are recognised; i) interbedded meta sandstones and meta siltstones, ii) slaty semipelites and iii) conglomerates, the clasts of which are largely metamorphic in origin. The rock strata are steeply inclined to vertical. [1] [2]

References

  1. ^ "Ross of Mull". Geological maps portal. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Iona Group". The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 7 July 2021.

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