Jinhua Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Turonian-Coniacian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Qujiang Group |
Underlies | Quxian Formation |
Overlies | Zhongdal Formation |
Lithology | |
Primary | Red or variegated clastic rock |
Location | |
Region | Zhejiang |
Country | China |
The Jinhua Formation (simplified Chinese: 金华组; traditional Chinese: 金華組; pinyin: Jīnhuá Zǔ) is a geological formation in Zhejiang, China, whose strata date back to the Late Cretaceous period (Turonian to Coniacian).[1] It was initially believed to be Early Cretaceous (late Albian) in age.[2]
Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[3]