Bearreraig Sandstone Formation
The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation is a geological formation in Scotland. It preserves fossils dating back to the lower to middle parts of the Jurassic period (Toarcian–Bajocian). The remains of the proximal portion of a right ulna and radius of an indeterminate thyreophoran dinosaur are known from the formation. The ichthyosaur Dearcmhara is also known from the formation.
| Bearreraig Sandstone Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Bajocian ~ | |
Cross-bedded sandstone of the Bearrereaig Sandstone Formation near Glasnakille, Skye | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Hebrides Basin |
| Sub-units | Druim An Fhurain Sandstone Member, Garantiana Mudstone Member |
| Underlies | Cullaidh Shale Formation |
| Overlies | Raasay Ironstone Formation |
| Thickness | up to 488 m (1,601 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Calcareous sandstone |
| Other | Limestone, mudstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 57.5°N 6.1°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 45.9°N 4.6°E |
| Region | Hebrides Basin, Inner Hebrides, Ardnamurchan, Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Bearreraig Bay |
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation (the United Kingdom) Bearreraig Sandstone Formation (Scotland) | |
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