Tomstown Dolomite
| Tomstown Dolomite Stratigraphic range: Cambrian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Waynesboro Formation |
| Overlies | Antietam Formation |
| Thickness | 200 - 1000 feet |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolostone |
| Other | Chert, limestone, shale |
| Location | |
| Region | Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Country | United States |
The Tomstown Dolomite or Tomstown Formation is a geologic formation in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.[1][2][3] It preserves fossils dating to the Cambrian Period.
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Maryland
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Pennsylvania
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Virginia
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in West Virginia
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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