Fusselman Formation

Fusselman Formation
Stratigraphic range:
Fusselman Formation at Quartzite Ridge, Lake Valley, New Mexico, USA
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsChamberino Member, Flag Hill Member, Crazycat Member
UnderliesPercha Formation
OverliesMontoya Group
Thickness1,400 meters (4,600 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryDolomite
Location
Coordinates31°53′14″N 106°28′40″W / 31.8873°N 106.4779°W / 31.8873; -106.4779
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named byG.B. Richardson
Year defined1908
Fusselman Formation (the United States)
Fusselman Formation (Texas)

The Fusselman Formation is a geologic formation in westernmost Texas and southern New Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the early Silurian period.

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