crinoidal limestone

crinoidal limestone

[krī′nȯid·əl ′līm‚stōn]
(petrology)
A rock composed predominantly of crystalline joints of crinoids, with foraminiferans, corals, and mollusks.
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"On polished walls and floors, such as those of London's Festival Hall, you can find the confused patterns of Hopton Wood crinoidal limestone from Derbyshire.
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