Bloyd Shale

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Bloyd Shale
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Type Formation
Location
Region Arkansas
Country United States

The Bloyd Shale is a geologic formation in Arkansas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

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