Computer Code: |
PITY |
Preferred Map Code: |
P |
Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
Age range: |
Neoproterozoic Era (AZ)
— Neoproterozoic Era (AZ) |
Lithological Description: |
Interbanded psammite and semipelite with distinctive bands of siliceous psammite and quartzite. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Not exposed - considered to rest with apparent conformity on Dava succession rocks. |
Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Not exposed but presumed to be transitional up into Coylumbridge Formation. |
Thickness: |
Unknown. |
Geographical Limits: |
Central Highlands of Scotland [sheets 74W, 74E, 75W], in a mainly east-west zone [ca. 2 - 3 km wide] through Aviemore. |
Parent Unit: |
Not Applicable (-)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
Reference Section |
Hills of Loch Pityoulish and Creag Mheadhonach. |
Reference Section |
Hill of Craigellachie, 2 km SW of Aviemore, summit area. |
Reference(s): |
Highton, A J, 1999. Solid geology of the Aviemore district, Memoir for 1:50000 geological sheet 74E [Scotland]. London: The Stationery Office. 97pp. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
S074
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