Temple Mountain member, a new member of the Chinle formation in the San Rafael Swell, Utah
January 1, 1956
A lithologic unit, referred to as mottled purple and white, or the 'pinto bed,' in the San Rafael Swell has E?nough thickness and continuity to be formally named the Temple Mountain member of the Chinle formationo The member is characterized by the presence of: the interfingering of siltstone, mudstone, and sandstone; purple and white color; quartz grains and pebbles; jasper; and coalified material.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Temple Mountain member, a new member of the Chinle formation in the San Rafael Swell, Utah |
| DOI | 10.3133/tem800 |
| Authors | Raymond C. Robeck |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Trace Elements Memorandum |
| Series Number | 800 |
| Index ID | tem800 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |