Eurypterid-Associated Biota of the Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio
Can I collect here?
ProBased on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 3, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.
Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
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About Eurypterid-Associated Biota of the Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Tymochtee
- Geologic interval
- Pridoli
- Age
- 422.7–419.62 Ma
- Depositional environment
- shallow subtidal indet.
- Tectonic setting
- foreland basin
- Recorded occurrences
- 5
"Probably BA1...possibly hypersaline."\r\nSEP environmental call based on given information
Washington Court House
Fossils found here
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 26079 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about Eurypterid-Associated Biota of the Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio
Can you collect at Eurypterid-Associated Biota of the Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio?
It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.
What minerals are found at Eurypterid-Associated Biota of the Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio?
Fossil.
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