Eminence Formation
Geologic formation in Missouri, United States
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The Eminence Formation or Eminence Dolomite is a geologic formation in Missouri. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.
TypeFormation
UnderliesGunter Sandstone Member of the Gasconade Formation
OverliesPotosi Formation[1]
PrimaryDolomite
| Eminence Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Upper Cambrian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Gunter Sandstone Member of the Gasconade Formation |
| Overlies | Potosi Formation[1] |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolomite |
| Other | Chert |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 37°9′2″N 91°21′27″W |
| Region | Eminence, Shannon County, Missouri |
| Country | United States |
Paleofauna
Monoplacophora
- Biloboconus
- B. frizzelli[2]
- Potosiplina
- P. delorensis[2]
