Syracuse Formation
| Syracuse Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Homerian ~ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Salina Group |
| Sub-units | Unit F1, Unit F2, Unit F3, Unit F4, Unit F5, Unit E, Unit D |
| Underlies | Bertie Formation |
| Overlies | Vernon Formation |
| Area | Appalachian Basin, Michigan Basin |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolomite, Halite |
| Other | Anhydrite, Gypsum, Shale, Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Town of Syracuse |
| Named by | J.M. Clarke |
The Syracuse Formation is a geologic formation in the Appalachian Basin. It is the main salt bearing formation of the Salina Group. This formation depending on location contains up to six salt beds. Aside from salt the formation is made up of dolomite, shale, gypsum and anhydrite. Salt is commercially extracted in Michigan, New York and Ohio. Gypsum mining operations in Michigan and New York are also noted.