| Jinhua Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Turonian-Coniacian ~92–88 Ma ↓ | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Qujiang Group |
| Underlies | Quxian Formation |
| Overlies | Zhongdal Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Red or variegated clastic rock |
| Location | |
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Country |  China |
The Jinhua Formation (simplified Chinese: 金华组; traditional Chinese: 金華組; pinyin: Jīnhuá Zǔ) is a geological formationinZhejiang, China, whose strata date back to the Late Cretaceous period (Turonian to Coniacian).[1] It was initially believed to be Early Cretaceous (late Albian) in age.[2]
Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[3]
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