Quartermaster Formation

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Quartermaster Formation
Stratigraphic range: Changhsingian
~254–252.3  Ma
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Type Formation
Sub-unitsDoxey Member
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Primary Dolomite
Location
Coordinates 34°36′N101°12′W / 34.6°N 101.2°W / 34.6; -101.2 Coordinates: 34°36′N101°12′W / 34.6°N 101.2°W / 34.6; -101.2
Approximate paleocoordinates 2°42′N30°42′W / 2.7°N 30.7°W / 2.7; -30.7
Region Texas
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
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Quartermaster Formation (the United States)
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Quartermaster Formation (Texas)

The Quartermaster Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period. [1]

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