Stuttgart Formation

Stuttgart Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carnian
~235–222 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofKeuper
Sub-unitsAnsbachersandstein & Schilfsandstein members
UnderliesWeser & Steigerwald Formations
OverliesGrabfeld & Benk Formations
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherClaystone
Location
Coordinates49°12′N 9°18′E / 49.2°N 9.3°E / 49.2; 9.3
Approximate paleocoordinates21°24′N 14°54′E / 21.4°N 14.9°E / 21.4; 14.9
RegionBaden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia
Country Germany
 Switzerland
Type section
Named forStuttgart
Stuttgart Formation is located in Germany
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Stuttgart Formation (Germany)

The Stuttgart Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carnian stage of the Triassic period.[1]