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Durness Group
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian–Ordovician
Dolomites of the Durness Group with schists of the Moine Supergroup thrust over them on the Moine Thrust at Knockan Crag
TypeGroup
Sub-unitsGhrudaidh Formation, Eilean Dubh Formation, Sailmhor Formation, Sangomore Formation, Balnakiel Formation, Croisaphuill Formation, Durine Formation
UnderliesMoine Supergroup along the Moine Thrust.
OverliesAn t-Sron Formation of the Ardvreck Group
Thicknessup to 750 m (2,460 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
OtherLimestone, chert
Location
RegionNorthwest Highlands
Country Scotland
Type section
Named forDurness

The Durness Group is a geological group, a stratigraphic unit, formed mainly of dolomites of late Cambrian to early Ordovician age.[1] It outcrops along the full strike extent of the Moine Thrust Belt in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Within the thrust belt it is often affected by thrust faulting.

References

  1. ^ "Durness Group". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 30 July 2018.