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Bryant Knob Formation

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Geologic formation in Missouri, United States
Bryant Knob Formation
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
TypeFormation
Unit ofEdgewood Group
Sub-unitsKissenger Limestone
UnderliesBowling Green Dolomite
OverliesNoix Limestone
Lithology
PrimaryBioclastic limestone
Othershale, dolomitic limestone
Location
RegionPike County, NE Missouri
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forBryant Knob
Named byThompson and Satterfield, 1975

The Bryant Knob Formation is a geologic formation in Missouri. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.

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References

  1. 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 43


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