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Geologic Unit: Aymamon
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  • Usage in publication:
    • Aymamon limestone*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Limestone
Publication:

Zapp, A.D., Bergquist, H.R., and Thomas, C.R., 1948, Tertiary geology of the coastal plains of Puerto Rico: U.S. Geological Survey Oil and Gas Investigations Map, OM-85, 1 sheet, p. 52-54, scale 1:60,000


Summary:

Aymamon limestone, here named, consists of dense white, gray, buff, and rose limestone of uniform lithology and bedding. Overlies Aguada limestone; top is eroded. Includes units formerly termed the Quebradillas and Los Puertos limestones in northwest PR.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Aymamon Limestone*
  • Modifications:
    • Overview
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Caribbean region
Publication:

Krushensky, R.K., 2001, Geologic map of Puerto Rico with correlation chart and map unit descriptions, IN Bawiec, W.J., and others, Geology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineral ccurrences, and mineral resource assessment for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report, OF-98-38, scale 1:100,000


Summary:

The Aymamon Limestone occurs on the north coast of Puerto Rico and consists of dense limestone and chalk. Maximum estimated thickness is 200 meters. The Aymamon is of early Miocene age.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


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