Chrysler Formation
The Chrysler Formation is a geologic formation in New York. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian / Devonian period.
| Chrysler Formation Stratigraphic range: Silurian / Devonian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Helderberg limestones |
| Overlies | Cobleskill Fm. |
| Thickness | 30-50 feet |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | dolomite |
| Other | Shaly intervals |
| Location | |
| Extent | Syracuse east to near Albany, N.Y. |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Chrysler Glen near Syracuse, N.Y. |
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
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