Quantou Formation
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The Quantou Formation is a Cretaceous Period (Mesozoic Era) geologic formation in China. It is primarily Albian in age.[1] It has been explored for its potential as a tight oil reservoir.[2][3]
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Quantou Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Aptian to Early Cenomanian | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Songliao Basin |
Sub-units | First through Fourth Members |
Underlies | Qingshankou Formation |
Overlies | Denglouku Formation |
Thickness | 190 to 1379 m |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Mudstone |
Location | |
Region | Jilin |
Country | China |
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Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[4]