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have been among the fossils reported from the formation. The boundary with the underlying
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has been estimated at 66.5 million years old. The formation preserves the rays
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Index

Stratigraphic range
Maastrichtian
Danian
Tiffanian
Ma
PreꞒ

O
S
D
C
P
T
J
K
Pg
N
Geological formation
Tornillo Group
Javelina Formation
Mudstone
Limestone
Coordinates
29°18′N 103°24′W / 29.3°N 103.4°W / 29.3; -103.4
Approximate paleocoordinates
36°00′N 82°48′W / 36.0°N 82.8°W / 36.0; -82.8
Texas
USA
Black Peaks Formation is located in the United States
Black Peaks Formation is located in Texas

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