Paleozoic sedimentary rocks

Undivided Paleozoic limestone, dolostone, quartzite, shale, and related sedimentary rocks. (248-544 Ma)
State Arizona
Name Paleozoic sedimentary rocks
Geologic age Paleozoic
Lithologic constituents
Major
Metamorphic > Metasedimentary > Metaclastic > Quartzite
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Limestone (Bed)
Sedimentary > Carbonate > Dolostone (Bed)
Minor
Sedimentary > Clastic > Mudstone > Shale (Bed)
References

Richard, S.M., Reynolds, S.J., Spencer, J.E., and Pearthree, P.A., 2000, Geologic Map of Arizona: Arizona Geological Survey Map 35, 1 sheet, scale 1:1,000,000.

Beus, S.S., 1989, Devonian and Mississippian geology of Arizona, in Jenney, J.P., and Reynolds, S.J., editors, Geologic evolution of Arizona: Arizona Geological Society Digest 17, p. 287-311.

Blakey, R.C., and & Knepp, R., 1989, Pennsyvanian and Permian geology of Arizona, in Jenney, J.P., and Reynolds, S.J., editors, Geologic evolution of Arizona: Arizona Geological Society Digest 17, p. 313-347.

Middleton, L.T., 1989, Cambrian and Ordovician depositional systems in Arizona, in Jenney, J.P., and Reynolds, S.J., editors, Geologic evolution of Arizona: Arizona Geological Society Digest 17, p. 273-286.

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Counties Cochise - Coconino - Gila - Graham - Greenlee - La Paz - Maricopa - Mohave - Pima - Pinal - Santa Cruz - Yuma