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- Benner limestone
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Limestone
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Appalachian basin
Summary:
Named the Benner limestone for Benner Township, Centre Co., central PA. Unit is subdivided into (ascending) Snyder and Stover members. Overlies Hostler member of Hatter formation and underlies Valley View member of Curtin limestone in northwestern outcrop area (Bellefonte area) or disconformably underlies Nealmont limestone from Union Furnace southeastward. Thickness is 189 feet at type locality.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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- Benner Formation
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- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Appalachian basin
Summary:
The Benner Formation in central PA is divided into (ascending) the Stover, Valley View, and Valentine Members. Benner consists of light- to dark-gray, thick-bedded calcilutite with dolomite streaks near its base. Overlies the Snyder Formation and underlies the Nealmont Formation. The Benner has been called Linden Hall Formation by other workers.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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- Benner Formation*
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- Overview
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Appalachian basin
Summary:
The Benner Formation in central PA consists of dark-gray, laminated, thick- to thin-bedded, limestone. Thickness is 150 feet. Overlies Snyder Formation and underlies Nealmont Formation. The Benner is of Middle Ordovician age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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