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Huber/Lisbon/Barnwell Formations, undivided (SCThlb;1)

Geologic Formation in SC

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Lithology

Clay

Sand

Geologic Age

Eocene (56 Ma – 33.9 Ma ago)

Geologic Unit Label

Thlb

Poorly to well sorted sand, clay and carbonates deposited in delta-dominated fluvial- and open-marine environments. Unit is characterized by commercial kaolin bodies in older strata from westernmost South Carolina to central Georgia. Younger strata are cyclic marine deposits which deeper water facies exposed in western Georgia. Carbonate facies are locally mined in western Georgia for agricultural lime.

— USGS

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