Molas Formation

Molas Formation
Stratigraphic range: Bashkirian–Moscovian
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsCoalbank Hill Member
UnderliesPinkerton Trail Formation
OverliesLeadville Limestone
Thickness37 m (120 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryMudrock
OtherSandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates37°44′53″N 107°40′59″W / 37.748°N 107.683°W / 37.748; -107.683
RegionFour Corners
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forMolas Lake
Named byCross and Howe
Year defined1905
Molas Formation is located in the United States
Molas Formation
Molas Formation (the United States)
Molas Formation is located in Colorado
Molas Formation
Molas Formation (Colorado)

The Molas Formation is a geologic formation that is found in the Four Corners region of the United States. Its age is poorly constrained but is thought to be Namurian (late Mississippian to middle Pennsylvanian).


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