San Cassiano Formation
| San Cassiano Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Anisian-Carnian | |
The Dolomites, mountain chain in which the San Cassiano Formation is located | |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Dolomite |
| Location | |
| Location | Northeast Italy |
San Cassiano Formation (Anisian-Carnian) is a geologic formation located on the Southern Alps (Northeast Italy) in the Dolomites. These Triassic dolomites are considered to be a classic example of ancient carbonate platforms. As the allochthonous elements in the Shale strata (Cipit boulders) show a good preservation, fossils and microbialites contained in these elements are useful in detailed geochemical analyses.