| Computer Code: |
PITY |
Preferred Map Code: |
P |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| 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 |
Hill of Craigellachie, 2 km SW of Aviemore, summit area. |
| Reference Section |
Hills of Loch Pityoulish and Creag Mheadhonach. |
| 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: |
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S074
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