Beyrichienkalk Formation

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PrimaryLimestone
Coordinates50°00′N 10°42′E / 50.0°N 10.7°E / 50.0; 10.7
Beyrichienkalk Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pridoli
~423–420 Ma
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates50°00′N 10°42′E / 50.0°N 10.7°E / 50.0; 10.7
Approximate paleocoordinates14°48′S 1°48′W / 14.8°S 1.8°W / -14.8; -1.8
RegionGotland
Ex situ:[clarification needed] Brandenburg, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, West Pomerania
CountrySweden
Ex situ: Germany
Ex situ: Poland
Type section
Named forNodibeyrichia
Beyrichienkalk Formation is located in Baltic Sea
Beyrichienkalk Formation
Beyrichienkalk Formation (Baltic Sea)

The Beyrichienkalk Formation is a geologic formation in Gotland, Sweden. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period.[1] The formation is represented in erratic boulders found in:

The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1]

Cephalopods

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