Grès de Boisset
Grès de Boisset Stratigraphic range: Rhaetian ~ | |
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Type | Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Marl |
Location | |
Coordinates | 46°54′N 5°54′E / 46.9°N 5.9°ECoordinates: 46°54′N 5°54′E / 46.9°N 5.9°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 33°48′N 9°12′E / 33.8°N 9.2°E |
Region | Franche-Comté |
Country | ![]() |
Type section | |
Named for | Boisset |
![]() ![]() Grès de Boisset (France) |
The Grès de Boisset (sandstone) is a geologic formation in France.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Rhaetian stage of the Late Triassic period.
Fossil content[]
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1][2]
Mammals[]
- Thomasia sp.
- ?Kuehneotheriidae indet.
Fish[]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Grès de Boisset at Fossilworks.org
- ^ Cuny, 1993
Bibliography[]
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Bulletin 3. 95–99. . 1993. Discovery of Mammals in the Upper Triassic of the Jura (France). Lucas, S.G. and Morales, M. eds.: The Nonmarine Triassic.
Categories:
- Geologic formations of France
- Triassic System of Europe
- Triassic France
- Rhaetian Stage
- Sandstone formations
- Marl formations
- Shallow marine deposits
- Paleontology in France