Mulde Formation
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UnderliesKlinberg formation
OverliesSlite Formation
| Mulde Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Gorstian ~ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Klinberg formation |
| Overlies | Slite Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Marlstone, limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | South Gotland |
| Country | Sweden |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Mulde |
The Mulde formation is a sequence of Silurian bluish-gray marlstone and agrillceous limestones found on the southwestern part of the island of Gotland. It generally becomes harder and less marly in the upper parts of the formation.[1]