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Miami Limestone Formation
The Miami limestone  formation is composed of an upper oolitic limestone member and a lower bryozoan limestone member.


Outcrop of the oolitic member of the Miami limestone formation. Cross bedding can be seen near the bottom of  this outcrop.


Close-up of the oolitic limestone from the Miami Limestone formation. Oolites are formed as concentric layers of limestone precipitate around a small core particle.


Rock from the oolitic member of the Miami Limestone formation.
 


Rock from the Bryozoan member of the Miami Limestone formation.