Type locality (geology)

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title: Type locality (geology)
text: Type locality, also called type area, is the locality where a particular rock type, stratigraphic unit or mineral species is first identified. If the stratigraphic unit in a locality is layered, it is called a stratotype, whereas the standard of reference for unlayered rocks is the type locality. The concept is similar to type site in archaeology.
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description: Locality where a rock type, stratigraphic unit, or mineral species is first identified
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date created: 2006-05-06T09:07:47Z
date modified: 2024-08-28T16:21:46Z
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