State | New York |
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Name | Black River Group |
Geologic age | Middle Ordovician |
Lithologic constituents |
Major
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Limestone
Minor
Sedimentary > Chemical > Chert
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Dolostone
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Comments | part of Lorraine, Trenton, and Black River Groups up to 4500 ft. (1400 m). |
References | Fisher, D.W., Isachsen, Y.W., and Rickard, L.V., 1970, Geologic Map of New York State, consisting of 5 sheets: Niagara, Finger Lakes, Hudson-Mohawk, Adirondack, and Lower Hudson, New York State Museum and Science Service, Map and Chart Series No. 15, scale 1:250,000. |
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Counties | Fulton - Herkimer - Oneida |