GEOLEX

Summary of Citation: Faulconer

Publication:
Foerste, A.F., 1912, Strophomena and other fossils from Cincinnatian
   and Mohawkian horizons, chiefly in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky:
   Denison University, Scientific Laboratories Bulletin, v. 17,
   p. 17-172

Usage in Publication:
Faulconer limestone

Modifications:	Geologic Province:	Dominant Lithology:
Named	Cincinnati arch	Limestone

Summary:
Named Faulconer limestone. Fossiliferous limestone that forms the lower part of Perryville member of Lexington limestone.

Summary of Citation: Faulconer

Publication:
Cressman, E.R., 1973, Lithostratigraphy and depositional
   environments of the Lexington Limestone (Ordovician) of
   central Kentucky: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper,
   768, 61 p.

Usage in Publication:
Faulconer Bed*

Modifications:	Geologic Province:	Dominant Lithology:
Overview	Cincinnati arch

Summary:
"Faulconer Bed of Perryville Limestone Member of Lexington Limestone consists of brownish-gray fossiliferous calcilutite in rough-surfaced beds commonly about 0.5 foot thick. Some beds have a nodular internal structure that is inconspicuous in fresh exposures but becomes more obvious on weathering. Mollusks are the most conspicuous fossils, though brachiopods are present in some beds. Colonial corals, probably Tetradium, are common in the upper part. Stromatoporoids present. Pockets and lenses of small fossil debris are common and probably resulted from burrowing. Thin black shale partings separate some beds. Interbeds of fine-grained calcarenite are present in the unit." Thickness ranges from 0 to 40 ft. Underlain by and intertongues with Tanglewood Limestone Member of Lexington Limestone; overlain by Salvisa Bed of Perryville Limestone Member where present.