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Little Falls Formation

Little Falls Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cambrian
Type Formation
Overlies Proterozoic gneiss
Lithology
Primary Dolostone
Other sandstone
Location
Region New York
Country United States

The Little Falls Formation or Little Falls Dolostone is a geologic formation in New York. The unit is of Cambrian age and rests unconformably on Precambrian rock. The unit is noted as the host for the Herkimer diamonds of New York. The unit contains stromatolites and rare brachiopod fossils.


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