Derby-Doerun Dolomite
Cambrian geologic formation in the U.S. state of Missouri
| Derby-Doerun Dolomite | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Upper Cambrian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Elvins Group |
| Underlies | Potosi Dolomite |
| Overlies | Davis Formation[1] |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolomite |
| Location | |
| Region | St. Francois County, Missouri |
| Country | United States |
The Derby-Doerun Dolomite is a Cambrian geologic formation exposed in southeast Missouri. Originally the Derby and Doerun were originally considered separate formations, but now considered a single unit.[1] The combined name is from the Derby Mine and the Doe Run Lead Company of the Old Lead Belt.[1]
See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Missouri
- Paleontology in Missouri
References
- ^ a b c Thompson, Thomas L., 2001, Lexicon of Stratigraphic Nomenclature in Missouri, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey, Report of Investigation Number 73, p 83-4
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
37°49′21″N 90°32′19″W / 37.822551°N 90.5387361°W / 37.822551; -90.5387361
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