Code
ZEZ1E
Status
Formal (Van Adrichem Boogaert & Kouwe 1994).
Lithological description
Less dark in colour than its basin equivalent, and contains less organic matter. In some places (e.g. well Buurmalsen-1) a dolomite bed occurs at the base.
Depositional setting
Relatively deep oxiginated waters below wave base.
Definition of lower boundary
Not yet determined.
Definition of upper boundary
Not yet determined.
Thickness indication
Up to 9 m.
Geographical distribution
Regional correlation
UK: ?; GER: ?; BEL: Fringe Coppershale Member.
Age
early Wuchiapingian.
Holostratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
3871 - 3872.5 m (1.5 m)
Parastratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
2066 - 2069 m (3 m)
Origin of name
None.
Previous name(s)
None.
Reviewed by (date)
Mark Geluk (2017).
References
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]). Fringe Coppershale Member. In: Stratigraphic Nomenclature of the Netherlands, TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands. Accessed on [DATE] from https://www.dinoloket.nl/en/stratigraphic-nomenclature/fringe-coppershale-member.