Loma Candela Formation
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TypeFormation
OtherConglomerate, sandstone
| Loma Candela Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Lutetian | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone, marl |
| Other | Conglomerate, sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 22°06′N 80°30′W / 22.1°N 80.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 22°18′N 71°24′W / 22.3°N 71.4°W |
| Country | Cuba |
  Loma Candela Formation (Cuba) | |
The Loma Candela Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[1]
The formation consists of limestones, yellowish calcareous marls and coastal conglomerates and fine calcareous sandstones. The Loma Candela Formation was deposited in a marine environment. It overlies the Universidad Formation and is correlated with the Tallahassee and Lake City Formations of Florida.[1]
