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Eminence Formation
Stratigraphic range: Upper Cambrian
Type Formation
Underlies Gunter Sandstone Member of the Gasconade Formation
Overlies Potosi Formation
Lithology
Primary Dolomite
Other Chert
Location
Coordinates 37°9′2″N 91°21′27″W / 37.15056°N 91.35750°W / 37.15056; -91.35750
Region Eminence, Shannon County, Missouri
Country United States

The Eminence Formation or Eminence Dolomite is a geologic formation in Missouri. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cambrian period.

Paleofauna

Monoplacophora

  • Biloboconus
B. frizzelli
  • Potosiplina
P. delorensis
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