| San Cassiano Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Anisian-Carnian | |
 The Dolomites, mountain chain in which the San Cassiano Formation is located | |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolomite |
| Location | |
| Location | Northeast Italy |
San Cassiano Formation (Anisian-Carnian) is a geologic formation located on the Southern Alps (Northeast Italy) in the Dolomites. These Triassic dolomites are considered to be a classic example of ancient carbonate platforms.[1] As the allochthonous elements in the Shale strata (Cipit boulders) show a good preservation, fossils and microbialites contained in these elements are useful in detailed geochemical analyses.[2]
- ^ [ Bosellini, A., Gianolla, P., & Stefani, M. (2003). Geology of the dolomites. Episodes, 26(3).]
- ^ [Sanchez‐Beristain, F., & Lopez‐Esquivel, L. (2011). Análisis geoquímico (elementos mayores, menores, traza, δ13C, δ18O y tierras raras) de microbialitas selectas provenientes de la Formación Fan Casiano (Triásico Medio ‐ Superior, NE de Italia). Boletín de la Sociedad Geológica Mexicana, 63(3), 399–420.]