Newmarracarra Limestone
The Newmarracarra Limestone is a Bajocian geologic formation, in Western Australia. It consists of yellow grey sandy or clayey limestone, which occasionally grades into calcareous sandstone.[1]
Newmarracarra Limestone Stratigraphic range: Bajocian | |
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Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Champion Bay Group |
Underlies | Kojarena Sandstone |
Overlies | Colalura Sandstone, Bringo Shale |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Sandstone |
Location | |
Region | Western Australia |
Country | ![]() |
Extent | Perth Basin |
References
- "Newmarracarra Limestone". Australian Stratigraphic Units Database. Geoscience Australia and Australian Stratigraphy Commission. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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