Nayband Formation

Nayband Formation
Stratigraphic range: Norian–Rhaetian PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Type	Geological formation
Lithology
Primary	Mainly siliciclastic; Shale, sandstone, Mudrock
Other	siltstone, Coal
Location
Region	Kerman Province,
Country	Iran

The Upper Triassic Nayband Formation is located in eastern central Iran and preserves events such as the Eo-Cimmerian. The rocks of this formation are composed of detrital carbonate-silica sediments. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

References

1. Sabbaghiyan, Hossein; Aria-Nasab, Mohammadreza; Ghasemi-Nejad, Ebrahim (2020-11-01). "The palynology of the Nayband Formation (Upper Triassic) of the Tabas Block, Central Iran" . Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. 282: 104308. doi:10.1016/j.revpalbo.2020.104308. ISSN   0034-6667.
2. Sandstone petrography and geochemistry of the Nayband Formation (Upper Triassic, Central Iran): Implications for sediment provenance and tectonic setting
3. Ghasemi-Nejad, Ebrahim; Agha-Nabati, Ali; Dabiri, Omid (2004-12-01). "Late Triassic dinoflagellate cysts from the base of the Shemshak Group in north of Alborz Mountains, Iran" . Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. 132 (3): 207–217. doi:10.1016/j.revpalbo.2004.07.001. ISSN   0034-6667.
4. Sedimentary environment and provenance of sandstones from the Qadir member in the Nayband Formation, Tabas block, east-central Iran