Loma Candela Formation
The Loma Candela Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.[1]
| Loma Candela Formation Stratigraphic range: Lutetian | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone, marl |
| Other | Conglomerate, sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 22.1°N 80.5°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 22.3°N 71.4°W |
| Country |  |
  Loma Candela Formation (Cuba) | |
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
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See also
- List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Cuba
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
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