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Nayband Formation

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Nayband Formation
Stratigraphic range: Norian–Rhaetian
TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimaryMainly siliciclastic; Shale, sandstone, Mudrock
Othersiltstone, Coal
Location
RegionKerman Province,
CountryIran

The Upper Triassic Nayband Formation is located in eastern central Iran and preserves events such as the Eo-Cimmerian. The rocks of this formation are composed of detrital carbonate-silica sediments.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Sabbaghiyan, Hossein; Aria-Nasab, Mohammadreza; Ghasemi-Nejad, Ebrahim (2020-11-01). "The palynology of the Nayband Formation (Upper Triassic) of the Tabas Block, Central Iran". Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. 282: 104308. doi:10.1016/j.revpalbo.2020.104308. ISSN 0034-6667.
  2. ^ Sandstone petrography and geochemistry of the Nayband Formation (Upper Triassic, Central Iran): Implications for sediment provenance and tectonic setting
  3. ^ Ghasemi-Nejad, Ebrahim; Agha-Nabati, Ali; Dabiri, Omid (2004-12-01). "Late Triassic dinoflagellate cysts from the base of the Shemshak Group in north of Alborz Mountains, Iran". Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. 132 (3): 207–217. doi:10.1016/j.revpalbo.2004.07.001. ISSN 0034-6667.
  4. ^ Sedimentary environment and provenance of sandstones from the Qadir member in the Nayband Formation, Tabas block, east-central Iran