Papalote Formation

Papalote Formation
Stratigraphic range: Ediacaran
TypeFormation
UnderliesTecolote Quartzite[1]
OverliesGamuza Formation[1]
Location
CountryMexico

The Papalote Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Ediacaran period.[2]

Size

The Papalote Formation is 404.5 meters (1327.09 feet) thick. It is divided into six units. Unit 1 is 31.5 m (103.34 ft) thick & consists of red siltstone, quartzite & dolomite. Unit 2 is around 20 m (65.6 ft) & is made up of dolomite. Unit 3 is 7.5 m (24.6 ft) & is built up of silty dolomite & dolomite siltstone. Unit 4 contains thin-bedded dolomite, & Domal stromatolites take place in the lower areas. It is 157 m (around 515 ft) thick. Unit 5's sandy dolomite & quartzite make up its 31.5 m (103.34 ft) thickness. Finally, Unit 6 is 157 m (around 515 ft) & consists of dolomite & siltstone on the lower end.

Location

The Papalote Formation is located in the northernmost part of the eastern flank of the Cerro El Arpa area & overlies the Gamuza Formation, however the top is not exposed. It is also in the Cerro Gamuza region.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b John H. Stewart; M.A.S. McMenamin; J. M. Morales-Ramirez (1984). "Upper Proterozoic and Cambrian rocks in the Caborca region, Sonora, Mexico; physical stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, paleocurrent studies, and regional relations" (PDF). Geological Survey Professional Paper: 9. doi:10.3133/PP1309. ISSN 0096-0446. Wikidata Q61047369. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  2. ^ Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.