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Geologic formation in Texas, United States
Quartermaster Formation
Stratigraphic range: Changhsingian
~254–252.3 Ma PreꞒ O S D C P T J K Pg N
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsDoxey Member
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
Location
Coordinates34°36′N 101°12′W / 34.6°N 101.2°W / 34.6; -101.2
Approximate paleocoordinates2°42′N 30°42′W / 2.7°N 30.7°W / 2.7; -30.7
RegionTexas
Country United States
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The Quartermaster Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.

See also

References

  1. Quartermaster Formation at Fossilworks.org

Further reading

  • R. Roth, N.D. Newell, and B.H. Burma. 1941. Permian pelecypods in the lower Quartermaster Formation, Texas. Journal of Paleontology 15(3):312-317
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