Löwenstein Formation
The Löwenstein Formation (Stubensandstein in Baden-Württemberg, Burgsandstein in Bavaria) is a lithostratigraphic formation of the Keuper in Germany. It is underlain by the Mainhardt Formation and overlain by the Trossingen Formation. It dates back to the middle Norian.
| Löwenstein Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Mid Norian (Alaunian) | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Keuper |
| Underlies | Trossingen Formation |
| Overlies | Mainhardt Formation |
| Thickness | At least 80 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Marl |
| Location | |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Germany Switzerland |
| Extent | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
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