Price on enquiry

Myrtle Springs, SA

The Copley Indian Rock Formation, located near Myrtle Springs in South Australia's Flinders Ranges, is a significant geological site renowned for its diverse sedimentary layers. The area features dolomite layers rich in magnesite, granular conglomerates with silicified seams, and finely banded dolomites. Evidence of glacial deposits, such as tillite and pebbly layers, is also present. The landscape is adorned with a variety of colored siltstones, claystones, and iron oxide concretions, offering a vivid display of Earth's geological history. This formation provides valuable insights into the region's ancient environments and geological processes.