Purlawaugh Formation

Purlawaugh Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Oxfordian
Fossil plant (agathis jurassica) from the Purlawaugh Formation
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsComiala Shale & Merrygoen Ironstone Members
UnderliesPilliga Sandstone
OverliesGarrawilla Volcanics
ThicknessUp to 100 m (330 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherSiltstone, mudstone, coal
Location
Coordinates32°12′S 149°42′E / 32.2°S 149.7°E / -32.2; 149.7
Approximate paleocoordinates73°06′S 84°06′E / 73.1°S 84.1°E / -73.1; 84.1
RegionNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ExtentSurat Basin
Purlawaugh Formation (Australia)
Purlawaugh Formation (New South Wales)

The Purlawaugh Formation is a Toarcian to Oxfordian geologic formation of New South Wales, Australia. The formation has provided many fossil fish and flora at the Talbragar fossil site.[1]

References

  1. ^ Talbragar Beds at Fossilworks.org


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