Majiacun Formation

Majiacun Formation
Stratigraphic range: late Coniacian-late Santonian
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Location
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsUnit 2
UnderliesSigou Formation
OverliesGaogou Formation
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, siltstone
OtherSandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates33°12′N 111°48′E / 33.2°N 111.8°E / 33.2; 111.8
Approximate paleocoordinates33°12′N 104°18′E / 33.2°N 104.3°E / 33.2; 104.3
RegionHenan, Hubei
CountryChina
ExtentXixia Basin
Majiacun Formation (China)
Majiacun Formation (Henan)

The Majiacun Formation is a Santonian to Coniacian geologic formation in China. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.