- Usage in publication:
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- Chilton sandstone
- Modifications:
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- Named
- Dominant lithology:
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- Sandstone
- AAPG geologic province:
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- Appalachian basin
Summary:
Named as sandstone in Kanawha formation. Probably named for community of Chilton, Kanawha Co., western WV. Consists of dull-gray or dove-colored, fine-grained, micaceous sandstone, often containing calcareous-siliceous layers. Thickness ranges from 30 to 50 ft. Underlies Lower Winifrede sandstone and overlies Chilton coal. [Age is Pennsylvanian.]
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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