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Geological Conservation Review site | GCR #2264 | Structural and Metamorphic Geology | Moine
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Summary
This stream section contains a most remarkable series of sedimentary structures within the Loch Eil division of the Moine. These excellent, clean exposures of psammites and garnetiferous pelites, despite being migmatised, retain a variety of sedimentary structures which include particularly well-developed cross-bedding and slumps preserved within the more siliceous horizons. In addition, there are well-developed tectonic structures, including early and late folds, with cross-beds indicating that these rocks are over-turned. These sedimentary structures are amongst the finest developed and most rare found within the Moine, and are essential to the elucidation of regional stratigraphy and structure.
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