Code
ZEZ1C
Status
Formal (NAM & RGD 1980). Amended (Van Adrichem Boogaert & Kouwe 1994).
Lithological description
Grades from argillaceous limestone at the base into crystalline dolomite at the top. Contains variable amounts of anhydrite.
Depositional setting
Basinal and slope deposits. The platform facies is represented by the Z1 Fringe Carbonate Member and Z1 Lower Claystone Member.
Definition of lower boundary
Not yet determined.
Definition of upper boundary
Mostly gradational.
Thickness indication
Up to 117m.
Geographical distribution
Regional correlation
UK: Zechsteinkalk Formation; GER: Zechsteinkalk; BEL: Z1 Carbonate Member.
Age
early Wuchiapingian.
Holostratotype
Depth (thickness) AH:
1801 - 1803 m (2 m)
Parastratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
3110 - 3121 m (11 m)
Origin of name
None.
Previous name(s)
None.
Reviewed by (date)
Mark Geluk (2017).
References
NAM & RGD 1980. Stratigraphic nomenclature of The Netherlands. Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Nederlands Geologisch Mijnbouwkundig Genootschap 32, 77 p.
Van Adrichem Boogaert, H.A. & Kouwe, W.F.P. 1994. Stratigraphic nomenclature of The Netherlands; revision and update by RGD and NOGEPA, Section D, Permian. Mededelingen Rijks Geologische Dienst, 50, 1-42.
Cite as
TNO-GDN ([YEAR]). Z1 Carbonate Member. In: Stratigraphic Nomenclature of the Netherlands, TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands. Accessed on [DATE] from http://acc.dinoloket.nl/en/stratigraphic-nomenclature/z1-carbonate-member.