Submitted by doug.cole on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 13:00
Inventory Reference
GEO031
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade I
Grading Date
GradingComment

Forms a well-known geosite and view point and should be graded on a National level Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Chapman's Peak Drive roadway follows a non-conformity between Ordovician sandstone and mudstone of the Graafwater Formation and Early Cambrian granite of the Cape Peninsula Pluton. A variety of structures including desiccation cracks can be seen in the Graafwater Formation.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
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