Schoharie Formation

Schoharie Formation
Stratigraphic range: Devonian
TypeFormation
Sub-units
  • Gumaer Island Mbr
  • Aquetuck Mbr
  • Saugerties Mbr
  • Carlisle Center Mbr
UnderliesOnondaga Limestone
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone, sandstone
OtherLimestone
Location
RegionNew York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forSchoharie, NY

The Schoharie Formation is a Devonian formation found in outcrop in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Also known as the "Schoharie Grit" in central New York, due to the "gritty" consistency of the formation.

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