Yixian Formation
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| Regions | Liaoning |
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| Primary | Basalt |
| Overlies | Tuchengzi Formation |
| Underlies | Jiufotang Formation |
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| ID | 2175723 |
About Yixian Formation
The Yixian Formation is a geological formation in Jinzhou, Liaoning, People's Republic of China, that spans 11 million years during the early Cretaceous period. It is known for its exquisitely preserved fossils, and is mainly composed of basalts interspersed with siliciclastic sediments.
