Gharif Formation
Geologic formation in Oman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gharif Formation is a geologic formation in Oman. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. The Gharif clastic reservoirs are an important hydrocarbon production unit, and the formation is a major producing oil and gas reservoir in Oman.[1][2][3]
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Gharif Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Permian | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Haushi Group |
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Underlies | Khuff Formation |
Overlies | Al Khlata Formation |
Thickness | 157 m (518.1 ft) |
Location | |
Coordinates | 55°31’00”E, 19°17’45”N[1] |
Country | Oman |
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