Chainman Formation Explained

Chainman Formation
Type:	Formation
Age:	Carboniferous
Prilithology:	shale
Region:	Nevada
Country:	United States

The Chainman Formation is a geologic formation in Nevada. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Nevada
• Paleontology in Nevada

References

• Web site: Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database. ((Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database)). 17 December 2021.
• Oilshalegas.com; Chainman Shale - Nevada Oil & Gas
• Oil & Gas Journal: "Nevada's Chainman shale shows exploration potential", 06/02/2014