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Gypsum Layer in Spearfish Formation, SD

Detailed Description

Spearfish Formation near Spearfish, SD. The Spearfish Formation is a red, silty shale with interbedded red sandstone and siltstone. The formation contains massive gypsum deposits, which is the white layer in the photograph.

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Public Domain.