Khadir Formation

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Sub-unitsHadibhadang Member and Dingy Hill Member
Thickness550–600 m (1,800–1,970 ft)
Coordinates23°54′N 70°18′E / 23.9°N 70.3°E / 23.9; 70.3
Khadir Formation
Stratigraphic range: Middle to Late Jurassic
~170.9–154.8 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsHadibhadang Member and Dingy Hill Member
Thickness550–600 m (1,800–1,970 ft)
Location
Coordinates23°54′N 70°18′E / 23.9°N 70.3°E / 23.9; 70.3
Approximate paleocoordinates22°48′S 33°42′E / 22.8°S 33.7°E / -22.8; 33.7
RegionGujrat
CountryIndia
ExtentKatch Basin
Type section
Named forKhadir Island
Khadir Formation is located in India
Khadir Formation
Khadir Formation (India)

The Khadir Formation is a geological formation in India. It is of Middle Jurassic age. Dinosaur bones are among the fossils recovered from the formation.

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