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magnesian limestone

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magnesian limestone [mag′nē·zhən ′līm‚stōn]
(petrology)
Limestone with at least 90% calcite, a maximum of 10% dolomite, an approximate magnesium oxide equivalent of 1.1-2.1, and an approximate magnesium carbonate equivalent of 2.3-4.4.
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In addition to tree planting, plans for the site include the sowing of a wildflower meadow as well as the restoration of an area of magnesian limestone grassland.
Volunteers get chance to sow seeds for future by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
The coastal path, which runs for 11 miles, winds through areas of great natural, historical and geological interest with dramatic views along the coastline and out across the North Sea, an area rich in shallow bays and headlands with yellow Magnesian Limestone cliffs.
Walking by the seaside; DURHAM Heritage Coast sponsored by ... by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
It's made up of three sections of Magnesian Limestone grassland, cliffs, denes and stacks.
Life's a beach by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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