Purlawaugh Formation

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Purlawaugh Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Oxfordian
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Fossil plant (agathis jurassica) from the Purlawaugh Formation
Type Geological formation
Sub-unitsComiala Shale & Merrygoen Ironstone Members
Underlies Pilliga Sandstone
Overlies Garrawilla Volcanics
ThicknessUp to 100 m (330 ft)
Lithology
Primary Sandstone
Other Siltstone, mudstone, coal
Location
Coordinates 32°12′S149°42′E / 32.2°S 149.7°E / -32.2; 149.7
Approximate paleocoordinates 73°06′S84°06′E / 73.1°S 84.1°E / -73.1; 84.1
Region New South Wales
CountryAustralia
Extent Surat Basin
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Purlawaugh Formation (Australia)
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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]

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