Schoharie Formation
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Geologic formation in the United StatesTemplate:SHORTDESC:Geologic formation in the United States
| Schoharie Formation | |
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| Stratigraphic range: Devonian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units |
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| Underlies | Onondaga Limestone |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Siltstone, sandstone |
| Other | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Schoharie, NY |
The Schoharie Formation is a Devonian formation found in outcrop in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Also known as the "Schoharie Grit" in central New York, due to the "gritty" consistency of the formation.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The Schoharie is made up of finer grained siliciclastics and calcareous material, with the formation becoming less calcareous towards the top.[2]
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