Plattensandstein
| Plattensandstein | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Anisian ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Upper Buntsandstein |
| Underlies | Röt Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 47°36′N 7°48′E / 47.6°N 7.8°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 12°48′N 18°48′E / 12.8°N 18.8°E |
| Country | Germany, Switzerland |
The Plattensandstein is a Middle Triassic (Anisian) geologic formation in southern Germany and northern Switzerland. Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation.
Plattensandstein is used in Germany as a natural building stone. It derives its name from the fact that it is usually fissile into slabs with a thickness of several centimeters.