Ferruginous Sands
The Ferruginous Sands is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Aptian Stage of the Cretaceous period.
| Ferruginous Sands Stratigraphic range: Aptian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Lower Greensand Group |
| Underlies | Sandrock Formation |
| Overlies | Atherfield Clay Formation |
| Thickness | up to 161 metres |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Weakly cemented Mudstone and Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Extent | Isle of Wight, Dorset |
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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