Articulate Brachiopods, Eospirifer Beds, Fitzhugh Mbr., Clarita Fm., Oklahoma
Can I collect here?
ProBased on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 9, 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 Articulate Brachiopods, Eospirifer Beds, Fitzhugh Mbr., Clarita Fm., Oklahoma
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Clarita
- Geologic interval
- Wenlock
- Age
- 432.9–426.7 Ma
- Depositional environment
- deep subtidal ramp
- Tectonic setting
- cratonic basin
- Recorded occurrences
- 12
Amsden suggests condition of shells indicates low-energy environment, much material possibly in situ. No evidence of reefs or buildups.\r\nSEP environmental call based on given info and on Amsden (1968) JP 42 sup. to 3
Several localities in Arbuckle Mountain and Criner Hills region; Murray, Carter, Johnston, Atoka, Coal, and Pontococ Counties.
Fossils found here
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 26024 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about Articulate Brachiopods, Eospirifer Beds, Fitzhugh Mbr., Clarita Fm., Oklahoma
Can you collect at Articulate Brachiopods, Eospirifer Beds, Fitzhugh Mbr., Clarita Fm., Oklahoma?
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 Articulate Brachiopods, Eospirifer Beds, Fitzhugh Mbr., Clarita Fm., Oklahoma?
Fossil.
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