Leukersdorf Formation

The Leukersdorf Formation is a geologic formation in Germany. It preserves fossils dating back to the lower Permian period. The Chemnitz petrified forest occurs within this formation,^[1] and fossils have been found in the Leukersdorf Formation since at least 1546.

Leukersdorf Formation
Stratigraphic range: Early Permian, ~291–290 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Stratigraphy of the Leukersdorf Formation
Type	Geological formation
Location
Country	Germany
Extent	Chemnitz Basin

See also

• Earth sciences portal
• Germany portal
• Paleontology portal

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany