Grès de Boisset

The Grès de Boisset (Boisset sandstone) is a geologic formation in France.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Rhaetian stage of the Late Triassic period.

Grès de Boisset
Stratigraphic range: Rhaetian
~206–202 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherMarl
Location
Coordinates46.9°N 5.9°E / 46.9; 5.9
Approximate paleocoordinates33.8°N 9.2°E / 33.8; 9.2
RegionFranche-Comté
Country France
Type section
Named forBoisset
Grès de Boisset (France)

Fossil content

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1][2]

Mammals

Fish

See also

References

  1. Grès de Boisset at Fossilworks.org
  2. Cuny, 1993

Bibliography

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