Draft:Muth Formation
Geological formation
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The Muth Formation is a geological formation located in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand of India that date back to the Middle Devonian epoch.[1][2]
UnderliesJumbuodiyar Formation, Lipak Formation
OverliesTakche Formation, Variegated Formation
ThicknessVaries between 258–300 m (846–984 ft)
| Muth Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Middle Devonian | |
| Type | Geologic formation |
| Underlies | Jumbuodiyar Formation, Lipak Formation |
| Overlies | Takche Formation, Variegated Formation |
| Thickness | Varies between 258–300 m (846–984 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Region | Spit, Zanskar, Kumaun, and Garhwal |
| Country | India |
| Extent | Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Muth Village, India |
  Muth Formation (India) | |