Purlawaugh Formation
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Purlawaugh Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Oxfordian | |
![]() Fossil plant (agathis jurassica) from the Purlawaugh Formation | |
Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Comiala Shale & Merrygoen Ironstone Members |
Underlies | Pilliga Sandstone |
Overlies | Garrawilla Volcanics |
Thickness | Up to 100 m (330 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Siltstone, mudstone, coal |
Location | |
Coordinates | 32°12′S 149°42′E / 32.2°S 149.7°ECoordinates: 32°12′S 149°42′E / 32.2°S 149.7°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 73°06′S 84°06′E / 73.1°S 84.1°E |
Region | New South Wales |
Country | ![]() |
Extent | Surat Basin |
The Purlawaugh Formation is a Toarcian to Oxfordian geologic formation of New South Wales, Australia. The formation has provided many fossil fish and flora at the Talbragar fossil site.[1]
References
- ^ Talbragar Beds at Fossilworks.org
External links
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