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  • Usage in publication:
    • Devils Hole dolomite
  • Modifications:
    • First used
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Dolomite
  • AAPG geologic province:
    • Appalachian basin
Publication:

Fisher, D.W., 1959, Correlation of the Silurian rocks in New York State: New York State Museum and Science Service Map and Chart Series, 1, 1 sheet.


Summary:

Name used to refer to eastwardly thinning wedge of dolomite carrying Guelph fauna in Niagara Gorge. Name replaces preoccupied Lower Shelby of Clarke (1903). Underlies Oakfield limestone and overlies Eramosa dolomite. Age is Lockportian [late Niagaran, mid Wenlock-early Ludlow].

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


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