The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Copper Mine Formation

Computer Code: COMN Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Llandovery Epoch (SL) — Llandovery Epoch (SL)
Lithological Description: Interbedded turbidite mudstone and laminated hemipelagic mudstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Unconformably overlying Parys Mountain Volcanic Formation (PARV).
Definition of Upper Boundary: Not known; overthrust by Ordovician units.
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: Anglesey.
Parent Unit: Not Applicable (-)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable