The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Brielle Ground Formation

Computer Code: BG Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Pliocene Epoch (NP) — Pliocene Epoch (NP)
Lithological Description: Shelly marine glauconitic sands and clays.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Lower boundary is base pliocene.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Upper boundary is top pliocene.
Thickness: Not defined.
Geographical Limits: Not defined.
Parent Unit: Not Entered (?)
Previous Name(s): Briele Ground Formation (-53)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable