Crystal River Formation

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Crystal River Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Oligocene
Phyllacanthus mortoni fossil sea urchin (Crystal River Formation, Eocene; northern Florida, USA) 1 (17384089682).jpg
Fossil sea urchin from the Crystal River Formation (northern Florida)
Type Formation
Lithology
Primary Limestone
Location
Region Florida
Country United States

The Crystal River Formation is a geologic formation in Florida. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

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