Shelly limestone

Shelly limestone

Shelly limestone is a grey, highly fossiliferous limestone, composed of a number of fossilized organisms such as brachiopods, bryozoans, crinoids, sponges, corals and mollusks. It varies in color, texture and hardness. Varieties can be found throughout the world. Shelly limestone can be any age in the Phanerozoic Eon.

References

* http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/canopy/1080/shelly_limestone.htm

ee also

*List of types of limestone


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