State | West Virginia |
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Name | Antietam Formation |
Geologic age | Cambrian |
Lithologic constituents |
Major
Metamorphic > Metasedimentary > Metaclastic > Quartzitegray to white quartzite; thick-bedded, and resistant; contains Scolithus
Minor
Sedimentary > Clastic > Sandstone
Incidental
Metamorphic > Schistquartz-schist
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Comments | Thickness: Northeastern 550 ft, Southeastern - Chilhowee Group 1200 ft (estimate only). |
References | Cardwell, D.H., Erwin, R.B., and Woodward, H.P., 1968 (slightly revised 1986), Geologic Map of West Virginia: West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey, Map 1, East Sheet, scale 1:250,000. |
NGMDB product | |
Counties | Jefferson |