Beipiao Formation

The Beipiao Formation contains coal measures dated to the Early Jurassic period. Its mainly located in Xinglong County, Hebei Province

Beipiao Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pliensbachian-Toarcian
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TypeGeological formation
UnderliesHaifanggou Formation (unconformably)
Lithology
PrimaryCoal
Location
LocationXinglong County
Coordinates41.3°N 120.2°E / 41.3; 120.2
Approximate paleocoordinates46.8°N 127.9°E / 46.8; 127.9
RegionHebei
CountryChina
Type section
Named forBeipiao
Beipiao Formation (China)
Beipiao Formation (Hebei)
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