Lianmuqin Formation
| Lianmuqin Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Tugulu Group |
| Underlies | Donggou & Kumutake Formations |
| Overlies | Shengjinkou Formation |
| Thickness | 213–360 m (699–1,181 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Mudstone, siltstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 46°00′N 85°48′E / 46.0°N 85.8°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 45°00′N 81°54′E / 45.0°N 81.9°E |
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Country | China |
| Extent | Junggar Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Lianmuqin |
The Lianmuqin Formation, also transcribed as Lianmugin Formation, and Lianmuxin Formation, is an Early Cretaceous geologic formation composed of "interbedded red green and yellow variegated mudstones and siltstones". Dinosaur remains have been recovered from it.
The formation is named after Lianmuqin Town in Shanshan County, Xinjiang.