Physical and chemical differentiation of West Malaysia limestone formations

Abstract

A large and representative collection of specimens from each of the Malayan limestone formations was analysed chemically, mineralogically and petro-graphically in an attempt to find a criterion for differentiation independent of palaeontology. Limited success has been obtained only where the limestones are sufficiently far removed from granitic intrusions-in Perlis and Kedah, where significant lithological differences occur between limestones of different formations. Unfortunately the results cannot be extended to other areas and no generally applicable criterion for differentiation has been found.