Xikeng Formation

The Xikeng Formation is located in Xiushui County, Jiangxi Province, and contains alternating beds of purplish red, grayish green and yellow green sandy and muddy rocks. The Xikeng Formation is dated to the Late Silurian - Early Devonian period.[1]

Xikeng Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Silurian-Early Devonian
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimarySandy mudstone
Location
LocationXiushui County
RegionJiangxi Province
CountryChina

References

  1. Zhang, Shouxin (2009). Geological Formation Names of China. p. 1253. ISBN 978-3540-93823-1.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)


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