Lianmuqin Formation
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The Lianmuqin Formation,[1] also transcribed as Lianmugin Formation,[2] and Lianmuxin Formation,[3] is an Early Cretaceous geologic formation composed of "interbedded red green and yellow variegated mudstones and siltstones".[4][5] Dinosaur remains have been recovered from it.[6]
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Lianmuqin Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Valanginian-Albian ~140–100 Ma | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Tugulu Group |
Underlies | Donggou & Kumutake Formations |
Overlies | Shengjinkou Formation |
Thickness | 213–360 m (699–1,181 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Mudstone, siltstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 46.0°N 85.8°E / 46.0; 85.8 |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 45.0°N 81.9°E / 45.0; 81.9 |
Region | Xinjiang |
Country | China |
Extent | Junggar Basin |
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Named for | Lianmuqin |
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The formation is named after Lianmuqin Town in Shanshan County, Xinjiang.