Korallenoolith Formation

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| name = Korallenoolith Formation

| image = Naturschutzgebiet Saupark - Kleiner Deister - Felsformation der oberen Jura (Korallenoolith) (9).jpg

| caption = Naturschutzgebiet Saupark

| type = Formation

| age = {{fossilrange|Oxfordian}}

| period = Oxfordian

| prilithology = Oolitic limestone

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| country = Germany

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| underlies = Süntel Formation

| overlies = Heersum Formation

| thickness = ~{{convert|50|m|ft|abbr=on}}

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File:Generalized section of the Korallenoolith Formation in the Süntel Hills Helm (2005) Geol Contr Hannover 7 Fig 6.png

The Korallenoolith Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period. It predominantly consists of oolitic limestone.

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References

  • {{cite web|title= Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database|author= ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database))|url= https://www.fossilworks.org|access-date= 17 December 2021}}

Category:Jurassic System of Europe

Category:Jurassic Germany

Category:Oxfordian Stage

Category:Limestone formations

Category:Paleontology in Germany

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