Carbondale Group

Carbondale Group
Stratigraphic range: Middle Pennsylvanian
TypeGeological group
Sub-units
  • Dugger Formation
  • Petersburg Formation
  • Linton Formation
UnderliesMcLeansboro Group
OverliesRaccoon Creek Group
Lithology
PrimaryShale, Siltstone
OtherSandstone, Coal
Location
RegionIllinois Basin
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forCarbondale, Illinois

The Carbondale Group is a Middle Pennsylvanian aged unit found in the Illinois Basin. This geologic unit is made up of siliciclastic rock and coal beds.

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