Locality_(geology)

Type locality (geology)

Type locality (geology)

Locality where a rock type, stratigraphic unit, or mineral species is first identified

For other uses, see Type (biology) § type locality.

Type locality, also called type area, is the locality where a particular rock type, stratigraphic unit or mineral species is first identified.[1] If the stratigraphic unit in a locality is layered, it is called a stratotype, whereas the standard of reference for unlayered rocks is the type locality.[2]

The concept is similar to type site in archaeology.

Examples of geological type localities

Rocks and minerals

Formations

See also

References

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