State | West Virginia |
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Name | Conococheague Formation |
Geologic age | Cambrian |
Lithologic constituents |
Major
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Limestone (Bed)predominantly algal and mechanically deposited limestone, with interbeds of aphanitic limestone and dolomite
Minor
Metamorphic > Metasedimentary > Metaclastic > QuartziteBig Sandy Station member near base (dolomite-orthoquartzite)
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Dolostone (Bed)predominantly algal and mechanically deposited limestone, with interbeds of aphanitic limestone and dolomite; contains siliceous and dolomitic laminations.
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Comments | Thickness: Northeastern - Copper Ridge Dolomite 1850 ft, Northeastern - Conococheague 2220 ft, Northeastern - Big Spring Station 220 ft, Southeastern - Copper Ridge Dolomite 1000 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. |
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Counties | Berkeley - Jefferson |