Gogolin Formation

Gogolin Formation - Triassic geologic formation, hitherto named the Gogolin Beds, is the lowermost lithostratigraphical unit of the Lower Muschelkalk in the Silesian-Cracow Upland (S Poland, Central Europe), underlain by the Upper Buntsandstein (Lower Triassic) carbonates and overlain by the Górażdże Formation (Middle Triassic) carbonates.
Name
Historical name coming from Gogolin, a small town in south Poland, where the Gogolin Formation was described for the first time, and where the main stratotypes have been exposed (see section Stratotypes).
Age
The Late Olenekian or Early Aegean (Anisian) to Pelsonian (Anisian),.
Rocks
The formation is built of various carbonates which were deposited on a carbonate ramp.
Subdivision
This Formation has recently been divided into four members, six beds, and two horizons:

Zakrzów Crinoidal Limestone Member, which includes: a) Krapkowice Pelitic Limestone Bed
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