Gamoneda Formation
| Gamoneda Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Emsian ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Thickness | ~340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone, siltstone |
| Other | Shale |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 21°30′S 64°48′W / 21.5°S 64.8°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 66°30′S 98°24′W / 66.5°S 98.4°W |
| Region | Tarija Department |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Extent | Cordillera Oriental |
| Type section | |
| Named for | La Gamoneda |
The Gamoneda Formation is an Emsian geologic formation of southern Bolivia. The approximately 340 metres (1,120 ft) thick formation comprises marine micaceous grey siltstones and burrowed grey sandstones and shales.