Facies Characteiustics of Bhadrar Beds and their Comparison with Chorgali and Sakesar Limestones

Abstract

The Bhadrar Beds in the Salt Range are the synonym for Chorgali Formation as amended by the stratigraphic committee of Pakistan. Bhadrar Beds show two-fold division. The lower unit consists of calcareous shale of greenish-grey, green or buff colour and argillaceous limestone. The upper unit is mainly composed of limestome which is white to cream coloured, porcellaneous and well bedded.