Plattensandstein
The Plattensandstein is a Middle Triassic (Anisian) geologic formation in southern Germany and northern Switzerland. Fossil theropod tracks have been reported from the formation.
Plattensandstein | |
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Stratigraphic range: Anisian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Upper Buntsandstein |
Underlies | Röt Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Mudstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 47.6°N 7.8°E |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 12.8°N 18.8°E |
Country | Germany Switzerland |
Plattensandstein (Germany) |
Plattensandstein is used in Germany as a natural building stone. It derives its name from the fact that it is usually fissile into slabs with a thickness of several centimeters.
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