Löwenstein Formation
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The Löwenstein Formation (Stubensandstein in Baden-Württemberg, Burgsandstein in Bavaria) is a lithostratigraphic formation of the Keuper in Germany. It is underlain by the Mainhardt Formation and overlain by the Trossingen Formation. It dates back to the middle Norian.[1]
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Löwenstein Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Mid Norian (Alaunian) 215.6–212 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Keuper |
Underlies | Trossingen Formation |
Overlies | Mainhardt Formation |
Thickness | At least 80 m |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Marl |
Location | |
Region | Europe |
Country | Germany Switzerland |
Extent | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
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