The Purlawaugh Formation is a Toarcian to Oxfordian geologic formation of New South Wales, Australia. The formation has provided many fossil fish and flora at the Talbragar fossil site.[1]

Purlawaugh Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Oxfordian
Fossil plant (agathis jurassica) from the Purlawaugh Formation
TypeGeological formation
Sub-unitsComiala Shale & Merrygoen Ironstone Members
UnderliesPilliga Sandstone
OverliesGarrawilla Volcanics
ThicknessUp to 100 m (330 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherSiltstone, mudstone, coal
Location
Coordinates32°12′S 149°42′E / 32.2°S 149.7°E / -32.2; 149.7
Approximate paleocoordinates73°06′S 84°06′E / 73.1°S 84.1°E / -73.1; 84.1
RegionNew South Wales
Country Australia
ExtentSurat Basin
Purlawaugh Formation is located in Australia
Purlawaugh Formation
Purlawaugh Formation (Australia)
Purlawaugh Formation is located in New South Wales
Purlawaugh Formation
Purlawaugh Formation (New South Wales)

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