Derby-Doerun Dolomite

Derby-Doerun Dolomite
Derby-Doerun Dolomite
Stratigraphic range: Upper Cambrian
Type	Formation
Unit of	Elvins Group
Underlies	Potosi Dolomite
Overlies	Davis Formation
Lithology
Primary	Dolomite
Location
Region	St. Francois County, Missouri
Country	United States

The Derby-Doerun Dolomite is a Cambrian geologic formation exposed in southeast Missouri. Originally the Derby and Doerun were originally considered separate formations, but now considered a single unit.^[1] The combined name is from the Derby Mine and the Doe Run Lead Company of the Old Lead Belt.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Thompson, Thomas L., 2001, Lexicon of Stratigraphic Nomenclature in Missouri, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey, Report of Investigation Number 73, p 83-4

Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.

37°49′21″N 90°32′19″W / 37.822551°N 90.5387361°W / 37.822551; -90.5387361

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[Thompson-1] Thompson, Thomas L., 2001, Lexicon of Stratigraphic Nomenclature in Missouri, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey, Report of Investigation Number 73, p 83-4

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