Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography
BETA TEST - Fossil data and pages are very much experimental and under development. Please report any problems

Locality 57 , MacDonnell Region, Northern Territory, Australia

Lat/Long (Decimal)-24.95,132.438
Co-ordinates Derivationestimated from map
Given LocationNorthern Territory, Australia
Mindat.org Region (for given coordinates)MacDonnell Region, Northern Territory, Australia

Collections

CollectionReferenceStratigraphic NameCommentsLithologyAge
Locality 57 (= Loc. 24P). Hy 702*. Low mounds on valley between SS ridges 19 kilometers ENE of Angas Downs homestead.Pojeta J., Gilbert-Tomlinson J., et al (1977)Stairway - Sandstonesandstone467.3 - 458.4 Ma
Middle Ordovician

Recorded Fossils

Accepted NameHierarchyAge
Cyrtodonta wattii
species
Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Cyrtodontida : Cyrtodontidae : Cyrtodonta : Cyrtodonta wattii467.3 - 458.4 Ma
Middle Ordovician
Sthenodonta eastii
species
Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Nuculida : Nucularcidae : Sthenodonta : Sthenodonta eastii467.3 - 458.4 Ma
Middle Ordovician
Helicotoma sp.
genus
Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Helicotomidae : Helicotoma467.3 - 458.4 Ma
Middle Ordovician
Pinnocaris sp.
genus
Animalia : Mollusca : Ribeiriidae : Pinnocaris467.3 - 458.4 Ma
Middle Ordovician

References

Pojeta J., Gilbert-Tomlinson J., et al (1977) Cambrian and Ordovician rostroconch molluscs from Northern Australia, Australian Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics Bulletin 171, 1-54
Pojeta J., Gilbert-Tomlinson J. (1977) Australian Ordovician pelecypod molluscs, Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics, Bulletin 174, 1-64
Data courtesy of: PBDB: The Paleobiology Database, Creative Commons CC-BY licenced. , GBIF: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, various licences, iDigBio, various licences, and EOL: The Encyclopedia of Life (Open Data Public Domain). Because fossils are made of minerals too!
 
and/or  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: May 10, 2024 12:20:46
Go to top of page