Lawrence Formation
The Lawrence Formation, also referred to as Lawrence Shale, is a Late-Carboniferous geologic formation in Kansas.
| Lawrence Formation Lawrence Shale | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: (Virgilian stage) | |
Upper shale of the Lawrence Formation in roadcut of the South Lawrence Trafficway In the upper background, the brown Toronto Limestone member is the base of the Oread Limestone. | |
| Type | Formation member |
| Unit of | Douglas Group |
| Sub-units | Kansas usage:
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| Underlies | Oread Limestone |
| Overlies | Cass Limestone |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Shale |
| Other | Limestone, sandstone |
| Location | |
| Region | Kansas |
| Country | United States |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Named by | Erasmus Haworth |
| Year defined | 1894 |
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