Majiacun Formation

TypeGeological formation

Sub-unitsUnit 2

UnderliesSigou Formation

OverliesGaogou Formation

Majiacun Formation
Stratigraphic range: late Coniacian-late Santonian ~86–85 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Location
Type	Geological formation
Sub-units	Unit 2
Underlies	Sigou Formation
Overlies	Gaogou Formation
Lithology
Primary	Mudstone, siltstone
Other	Sandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates	33°12′N 111°48′E / 33.2°N 111.8°E / 33.2; 111.8
Approximate paleocoordinates	33°12′N 104°18′E / 33.2°N 104.3°E / 33.2; 104.3
Region	Henan, Hubei
Country	China
Extent	Xixia Basin
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The Majiacun Formation is a Santonian to Coniacian geologic formation in China.^[1] Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.