Connoquenessing and Sharon Formations

Sandstone, shale; Sharon Formation-shale, sandstone, conglomerate; Olean Conglomerate 50-100 ft. (15-30 m).
State New York
Name Connoquenessing and Sharon Formations
Geologic age Lower Pennsylvanian
Lithologic constituents
Major
Sedimentary > Clastic > Sandstone
Minor
Sedimentary > Clastic > ConglomerateSharon Formation, Olean Conglomerate
Sedimentary > Clastic > Mudstone > Shale
Comments part of Pottsville Group
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 Allegany - Cattaraugus