| Raritan Formation Stratigraphic range: Turonian |
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|---|---|
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Potomac Group |
| Sub-units | Raritan Fire Clay, Farrington Sand Member, Woodbridge Clay Member, Sayreville Sand Member, South Amboy Fire Clay Member |
| Overlies | Newark Basin Formation |
| Location | |
| Named for | Raritan Bay |
| Region | New Jersey |
| Country | USA |
The Raritan Formation is a Mesozoic geologic formation. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.[1]