Belgrade Formation
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The Belgrade Formation is a limestone geologic formation in North Carolina characterized by limestone coquina mixed with sand, and thinly laminated clays.[2] It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.
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Belgrade Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Oligocene-Miocene | |
Type | Geological formation |
Sub-units | Pollocksville Member, Haywood Landing Member |
Overlies | River Bend Formation[1] |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone sand |
Other | Clay |
Location | |
Region | North Carolina |
Country | United States |
Type section | |
Named for | Belgrade, North Carolina |
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