| Grès de Boisset | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Rhaetian ~ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 46°54′N 5°54′E / 46.9°N 5.9°E |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 33°48′N 9°12′E / 33.8°N 9.2°E |
| Region | Franche-Comté |
| Country |  France |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Boisset |
  Grès de Boisset (France) | |
The Grès de Boisset (Boisset sandstone) is a geologic formation in France.[1] It preserves fossils dating back to the Rhaetian stage of the Late Triassic period.
Fossil content
The following fossils have been reported from the formation:[1][2]
Mammals
Fish
See also
References
- 1 2 Grès de Boisset at Fossilworks.org
- ↑ Cuny, 1993
Bibliography
- Cuny, G. 1993. Discovery of Mammals in the Upper Triassic of the Jura (France). Lucas, S.G. and Morales, M. eds.: The Nonmarine Triassic. New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Bulletin 3. 95–99. .
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