Arnstadt Formation

Arnstadt Formation

Stratigraphic range: Norian
TypeFormation
Unit ofKeuper
UnderliesExter Formation
Thickness150 m (in Thuringia)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, Clay
Location
ExtentGermany

The Arnstadt Formation is a geological formation Germany. It is Late Triassic (Norian) in age, and forms part of the Keuper system. It was deposited in a variety of environments, including alluvial plains and playa.[1]

  1. ^ Shukla, U. K.; Bachmann, G. H.; Beutler, G.; Barnasch, J.; Franz, M. (2006-10-31). "Extremely distal fluvial sandstone within the playa system of Arnstadt Formation (Norian, Late Triassic), Central Germany". Facies. 52 (4): 541–554. doi:10.1007/s10347-006-0049-1. ISSN 0172-9179.