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Loma Candela Formation
Stratigraphic range: Lutetian
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone, marl
OtherConglomerate, sandstone
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 22°06′N 80°30′W / 22.1°N 80.5°W / 22.1; -80.5
Paleocoordinates [ ⚑ ] 22°18′N 71°24′W / 22.3°N 71.4°W / 22.3; -71.4
Country Cuba
Loma Candela Formation is located in Cuba
Loma Candela Formation
Loma Candela Formation (Cuba)

The Loma Candela Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[1]

Description

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]

Fossil content

  • Histocidaris sanchezi
  • Prionocidaris loveni
  • Tylocidaris bermudezi

See also

References

Further reading

  • Bermúdez, Pedro J. 1961. Las formaciones geológicas de Cuba. Geología Cubana 1. 1–180. Accessed 2019-02-06.
  • B. M. Cutress. 1980. Cretaceous and Tertiary Cidaroida (Echinodermata: Echinoidea) of the Caribbean Area. Bulletins of American Paleontology 77(309):1-221