Todilto Formation
Geologic formation in New Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Todilto Formation is a geologic formation in northern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado. It preserves fossils dating back to the Callovian stage of the middle Jurassic period.
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Todilto Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Callovian | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Luciano Mesa Member, Tonque Arroyo Member |
Underlies | Beclabito Formation |
Overlies | Entrada Formation |
Thickness | 70 m (230 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Gypsum |
Other | Calcareous shale |
Location | |
Coordinates | 35.911°N 108.956°W / 35.911; -108.956 |
Region | New Mexico |
Country | United States |
Type section | |
Named for | Todilto Park, San Juan Basin |
Named by | Herbert E. Gregory |
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