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Gros Ventre Formation

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Gros Ventre Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian
Oncolitic limestone from the Gros Ventre Formation
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsWolsey Shale, Death Canyon Limestone, Park Shale
UnderliesGallatin Formation
OverliesFlathead Formation
Thickness675 Feet
Lithology
PrimaryShale, Limestone
Location
RegionWyoming
CountryUnited States

The Gros Ventre Formation is a geologic formation in Wyoming, USA. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period. The Gros Ventre consists of three main members; the Wolsey Shale, the Death Canyon Limestone, and the Park Shale.[1]

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  1. ^ Cambrian Stratigraphy of Northwestern Wyoming, B. Maxwell Miller, 1936
  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.