Lexi B

STRATIGRAPHIC LEXICON OF INDONESIA
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Babahrot Formation of theWoyla Group
Late Jurassic - Early Cretaceous
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Nomenclature : Cameron et al. (1982 a,b)
Type Locality : Babahrot Mt in Kr. (River) Sapi, Tapaktuan Quadrangle Sumatera
Description : Tectonically disrupted intermediate to mafic volcanics, green schist,
metalimestones or marbles, minor bedded magnetites; limestone detrital, in part
conglomeratic. Magnetites contain sulphides and traces of gold locally.
Fossil Content : No data
Stratigraphic Relationship : Associated with sheared lenses of serpentinites, cut by Bahahrot Stock, closely
resembles Geumpang Formation of Takengon Quadrangle. Dark slates and
conglomeratic metawacke in A. Petua Gadae, closely resemble Simonen
Formation..
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : -
Tectonic Setting : Back arc
EconomicAspect : Gold prospect
Remark : -
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.D., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Harahap, H., Jeffery, D.H., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Rocks, N.M.S. and
Whandoyo, R., 1982 a. Geological Map of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera,
1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.D., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Whandoyo, R., 1982 b. Geology of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Babahrot Stocks

Age : Jurassic - Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Cameron et al. (1982 a, b)
Type Locality : Babahrot Mt,A. (River) Petua Gedae, Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Greenschist-facies metagabbro composed of iron-poor tremolite, clinozoisite,
albite, chlorite and relict diopside, and showing a pronounced cm-scale layering
(?relict igneous) into pale feldspathic and pale green mafic layers.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Probably cuts Babahrot Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Tapaktuan Quadrangle, float also found within Babahrot Formation and from Kr.
Reuengeuet (Takengon Quadrangle), Sumatera.
Tectonic Setting : Magmatic arc
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Small fault-bounded bodies; highly disturbed inA. Petua Gedae
Whandoyo, R., 1982 a. Geological Map of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera,
Whandoyo, R., 1982 b. Geology of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Bacan Formation

Age : Oligocene - Miocene
Nomenclature : Apandi and Sudana (1980)
Type Locality : Bacan Island, Maluku
Description : Andesitic lava, breccia and tuff with conglomerate and sandstone intercalations.
Fossil Content : Miogypsina sp., Cycloclypeus sp., Amphistegina sp. and Spiroclypeus sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This formation is unconformably overlain by the Weda Formation. The contact
with the underlying formation is faults.
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Thickness : > 220 m

Distribution : Bacan, Ternate and Morotai Quadrangles, Halmahera.
Depositional Setting : Littoral
Tectonic Setting : Fore arc
EconomicAspect : Building material
Remark : Bessho (1944) called the Bacan Formation as the Tagi-Tagi Formation
Reference : Apandi, T. and Sudana, D., 1980. Geologic Map of the Ternate Quadrangle, North
Maluku, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Badui Formation

Age : Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Sujatmiko & Santosa (1992)
Type Locality : Badui Village (tribe), near Cibeo, Bayah District, Leuwidamar Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Conglomerate, sandstone and tuff.
Fossil Content : Foraminifera, Corals, echinoids. The following species of foraminifera occur in
the formation: Cycloclypeus (Katacycloclypeus) annulatus, Cycloclypeus (K.)
biplicatus, Flosculinella bontangensis, Lepidocyclina (Nephrolepidina)
sumatrensis, Lepidocyclina (N.) angulosa, Miogypsina polymorpha,
Amphistegina sp., Operculina sp, Sphaerogypsina globula.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlain by the Endut
Volcanics; conformably overlain by or faulted contact with the Sereweh
Formation (Claystone Member) and the Limestone Member of Sareweh
Formation; intruded by theAndesite of LEUWIDAMAR.
Thickness : Up to 500 m
Distribution : Exposed around Cidikitgede and Cibareno Rivers north of G.(Hill) Batu, and
around Pr.(Hill) Kahuruan in the Leuwidamar Quadrangle, Jawa.
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial - fluviatile marine
Tectonic Setting : Fore arc basin
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Firtsly named by Koolhoven (1933a,b) as Badui Lagen.
Reference : Sujatmiko and Santosa, S., 1992. Geological Map of the Leuwidamar
Quadrangle, Jawa. 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : BagindaAdamellite

Age : Triassic Jurassic (160 208 Ma)
Nomenclature : Baharuddin & Sidarto (1995)
Type Locality : Baginda Mt, southeastern part of the Belitung Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Adamellite, grey to greenish, holocrystalline. Mineral constituents are quartz,
feldspar, plagioclase, biotite, and hornblende with secondary minerals such as
chlorite, carbonate, limonite and iron oxide; include into I-type granite (Pifield,
1937).
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Kalapa Kampit and Tajam Formations
Thickness : -
Distribution : Seliu Island and southwest area of Belitung Quadrangle, Sumatera
EconomicAspect : Constructional material
Remark : K-Ar dating range from 160 to 208 m.a. (Priem et al., 1975), I-type granite
(Pitfield, 1987), having no cassiterite.
Reference : Baharuddin and Sidarto, 1995. Geological Map of the Belitung Sheet, Sumatera,
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Name of Unit : Bagor Formation

Age : Early Holocene
Nomenclature : Pendowo (1991 a, b)
Type Locality : Bagor Hill, between Bondowoso and Situbondo, Besuki Quadrangle, East Jawa
Description : Alternations of polymict conglomerate pumiceous breccia, tuffaceous sandstone
and lithic sandstone; cross bedding, parallel lamination, graded bedding
structures.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies the Ringgit Formation and Old Ijen Volcanic Rocks,
interfingers with the Raung Volcanic Rocks.
Distribution : Between Klampokan Village in the west and Ranurejo Village in the east (to the
north, south, and northeast of Bondowoso Town), Besuki Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial, suggested to be derived from the Old Ijen Debris.
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Previous name is Bogor Layer (van Bemmelen, 1938). In the Jember (Sapei et al.
1992) the formation crop out at the northern end of the quadrangle.
Reference : Pendowo, B., 1991a. Geological Map of the Besuki Quadrangle, Jawa.
Pendowo, B., 1991b. Geology of the Besuki Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological
Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Baham Formation

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Suparman and Robinson (1990)
Type Locality : Upper Siemberang River, northwest of Seimberang Village, Fakfak Sheet, Irian
Jaya
Description : Biomicrite and biocalcarenite containing glauconite, glauconitic sandstone and
dark green shale.
Fossil Content : Globorotalia sp., Rzehakina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformable on the Kembelangan Group, possibly conformable on the Facet
Limestone.
Distribution : Fak-Fak and Pulau Karas PulauAdi Sheets, Irian Jaya
Depositional Setting : Open marine
Tectonic Setting : Continental margin
EconomicAspect : Cement industry
Remark : Defined by Visser and Hermes (1962)
Reference : Suparman, M. and Robinson G.P. 1990. Geological Map of the Fakfak sheet, Irian
Jaya, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung
Name of Unit : Bakongan Granite

Age : Early Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Aldiss et al. (1983 a, b)
Type Locality : K. Bakongan, Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Foliated two-mica leucogranite. Mild sericite alteration. Foliation defined by re-
orientation of micas and strained quartz and feldspar.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Tapaktuan Volcanic Formation, underlies by Quaternary alluvium.
Thickness : -
Distribution : At the northwestern tip of the Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : Small fault bounded body. Foliation is subparallel to that in the Tapaktuan
Volcanic Formation.
Reference : Aldiss, D.T., Whandoyo, R., Ghazali, S.A. and Kusjono, 1983a. Geological Map
of the Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Development Centre, Bandung.
Aldiss, D.T., Whandoyo, R., Sjaefudien, A.G. and Kusjono, 1983b. Geology of the
Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Bal Formation

Nomenclature : Gafoer et al. (1992 a, b)
Type Locality : Air Bal, Bengkulu Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Volcanic breccia epiclastic, dacitic, with sandstone intercalation. Fragments of
breccia comprise dacite and altered rock. Large scale of festoon-cross bedding
structure.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies the Hulusimpang and Seblat Formations and interfingers
with the Lemau andAir Benakat Formations.
Thickness : 300 m
Distribution : Western part of Bengkulu Quadrangle, Sumatera; locally along Barisan
Mountains.
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial/fluviatil
Tectonic Setting : Volcanic (inter) arc
EconomicAspect : No data
Remark : -
Reference : Gafoer, S., Amin, T.C. and Pardede, R., 1992a. Geological Map of the Bengkulu
Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Gafoer, S., Amin, T.C. and Pardede, R., 1992b. Geology of the Bengkulu
Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Balaisebut Group

Age : Carboniferous - Early Triassic ?
Nomenclature : Supriatna et al. (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Balaisebut Village, Sanggau Sheet, Kalimantan
Description : Slate, mudstone, siltstone, and sandstone, slaty in places; shale, quartzite,
phyllite, and schist; minor marble and chert. Slate, phyllite, schist, dark-grey,
carbonaceous, green schists-facies metamorphics, garnet in places, generally
intensely weathered to light micaceous sandy clay, locally limonitic.
Fossil Content : Fusulinids, echinoids spines, bryozoa and plants (van Emmichoven, 1939)
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformaby underlies the Jambu Volcanics intruded by Embuoi Complex and
Sintang Intrusion; faulted against and apparently unconformaby underlies the
Selangkai Group; apparently unconformaby underlies but possibly faulted
against the Payak and Pedawan Formations.
Thickness : > 1000 m
Distribution : Central east and northeast of the Sanggau Sheet area, Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Shallow to deep marine and terrestrial
Tectonic Setting : Marginal basin continental platform (?)
EconomicAspect : No sufficient data
Remark : Supriatna, S., Margono, U., Sutrisno, Pieters, P.E. & Langfor, R.P., 1993 a. Peta
geologi permulaan Lembar Sanggau, Kalimantan. (Preliminary geological map
of the Sanggau Quadrangle, Kalimantan). Geological Research and
Development Centre, Indonesia
Supriatna, E., Margono, U., Sutrisno, de Keyser, F., Langfor, R.P., and Trail, D.S.,
1993 b. Geology of the Sanggau Sheet area, Kalimantan. Geological Research
and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Balangbaru Formation

Age : Late Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Sukamto (1982)
Type Locality : Balangbaru River, 20 km northwest of Pangkajene, South Sulawesi
Description : Flysch-type sediments; sandstones interbedded with siltstone, claystone and
shale; intercalated by conglomerate, conglomeratic sandstone, tuff and lava; in
places conglomerate with components of basalt, andesite, diorite, shale, silicified
tuff, schist and quartz. Generally these rocks are dense, and partly the shale is
silicified.
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Fossil Content : Globotruncana sp.

Stratigraphic Relationship : This formation unconformably overlies the Bantimala Tectonic Complex, and is
unconformably overlain by the Malawa Formation
Thickness : 2000 m
Distribution : This unit is exposed to the west and south of Maraja Mountain, South Sulawesi
Depositional Setting : Shallow - deep marine
Tectonic Setting : Arc-trench gap
EconomicAspect : Reservoir and source rock for hydrocarbon, some contruction materials.
Remark : Generally this unit shows characteristic of turbidite deposits
Reference : Sukamto, R., 1982. Geological Map of the Pangkajene and Western Part of
Watampone Quadrangles, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Balau Formation

Nomenclature : Harahap et al. (1995)
Type Locality : Balau Point, Serasan Island, South Natuna Sheet
Description : Interbedded sandstone and siltstone, in places hornfels; laminations.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intruded by the Serasan Granite and Tebeian Volcanics
Thickness : > 200 m
Distribution : Eastern part of Seresan, Tebeian and Natuna Islands in the South Natuna Sheet.
Depositional Setting : ? Flysh
Tectonic Setting : Sundaland?/Back arc basin
Remark : Might be correlated to the Pedawan Formation in the Sambas-Siluas Sheet, West
Kalimantan (Rusmana et al. 1993)
Reference : Harahap, B.H., Andi Mangga, S.A., and Wiryosujono, S., 1995. Geological Map
of the South Natuna Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Bale Formation of the Woyla Group

Age : Late Jurassic - Early Cretaceous
Type Locality : North Kr. Bale (224.507), Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Slate, minor metawacke, cherts, metalimestone, metalimestone breccias.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain by Penarum Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Kr. Jamur Pisang, Takengon Sheet, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Probably marine
Tectonic Setting : Woyla terrain
EconomicAspect : No sufficient data
Remark : Equivalent to Jaleuem Formation
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Aspden, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Harahap, H., Jeffery, Kartawa, W., D.H., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rocks, N.M.S.
and Thompson, S.J., 1983a. Geological Map of the Takengon Quadrangle,
Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Cameron, N.R., Aspden, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Harahap, H., Jeffery, D.H., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rocks, N.M.S. and
Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geology of the Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera.
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Name of Unit : Bale Meuko Granodiorite

Age : ? Middle Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Cameron et al. (1983)
Type Locality : Northwest of Kr. Bale Meuko (200 501), Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Granodiorite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Cuts Tampeue Intrusion, overlain by Tutut Formation
Thickness : -
Distribution : Northwest of Kr. Bale Meuko, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
EconomicAspect : Constructional materials
Remark : -
Thompson, S.J., 1983. Geological Map of the Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera,
Name of Unit : Balibak Volcanic Rocks

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Azis et al. (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Balibak Village, Bawean Island
Description : Alternating lava, volcanic breccia and tuffs; andesite to basalt in composition
some of pumice and obsidian, and phonolite are observed composed of feldspar
and nepheline.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconfromably overlies the Kepongan Sandstone and Gelam Limestone.
Distribution : Bawean Masalembo Islands
Depositional Setting : Subaerial (terrestrial shallow marine)
Tectonic Setting : Volcanic arc
Remark : K-Ar dating shows 0.84 0.26 Ma (Bellon et al. 1987)
Reference : Azis, S., Hardjoprawiro, S. and Mangga, S.A., 1993 a. Geological Map of the
Bawean and Masalembo Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research
Azis, S., Hardjoprawiro, S. and Mangga, S., 1993 b. Geology of the Bawean and
Masalembo Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Balikpapan Formation

Age : Middle Miocene - Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Hidayat & Umar (1994)
Type Locality : Balikpapan Town, Balikpapan Quadrangle, East Kalimantan
Description : Quartz sandstone and claystone with intercalation of siltstone, shale and
limestone.
Fossil Content : Flosculinella borneensis, Miogypsina sp., Lepidocyclina sp., and Cycloclypeus
(Katacycloclypeus) annulatus.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlies conformably the Pulubalang Formation
Distribution : Sangata, Samarinda, Balikpapan and Longiram Quadrangles, East Kalimantan.
Depositional Setting : Deltaic or littoral to shallow marine
Tectonic Setting : Foreland basin
EconomicAspect : Coal
Remark : -
Reference : Hidayat, S. and Umar, I., 1994. Geological Map of the Balikpapan, Kalimantan.
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Name of Unit : Baluran Volcanic Rocks

Age : Holocene
Nomenclature : Agustiyanto & Santoso (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Mt. Baluran, northeasternmost part of Jawa, Situbondo Quadrangle
Description : Basaltic lavas, volcanic breccia and lahar.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlies unconformably the Bagor Formation and Old ijen Volcanic Rocks and
interfingers with lower part of the Merapi Volcanic Rocks.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Mt. Baluran and the surrounding area, Situbondo Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial
Remark : -
Reference : Agustiyanto, D.A. and Santosa, S., 1993 a. Geological Map of the Situbondo
Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Agustiyanto, D.A. and Santosa, S., 1993 b. Geology of the Situbondo Quadrangle,
Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bampo Formation of the JamboAye Group

Age : Late Oligocene - Early Miocene
Type Locality : A. Bampo, Langsa Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Black pyritic mudstone; septarian nodules; thin siltstones and sandstone
interbeds, wood fragments, thin air-fall lapilli tuff. Interbedded black euxinic
mudstone/argillites, carbonaceous micaceous siltstones and sandstone,
tuffaceous sediments.
Fossil Content : Wood
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlain by the Bruksah Formation, overlain by the Peutu
Formation; uncormably underlain by the Bohorok Formation and overlain by the
Kamasan Member of the Peutu Formation.
Thickness : ± 1200 m
Distribution : Tamiang Deep: Besitang, Sekundar Kanan, Buluh, Lefan, Sikundir Rivers.
Langkat Basin: Sekulam area, Tanjung Morawa; Simaimai, Belumai, Upper Bah
Banai Rivers; and Tebingtinggi, Sidikalang, Takengon and Medan Quadrangles,
Sumatera.
Depositional Setting : Restricted marine, sublittoral to paralic
Tectonic Setting : Back arc basin
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Formerly “Black Mudstone Member” (van Bemmelen, 1970)
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A., Harahap, H., Keats, W., Kartawa,
W., Miswar, Ngabito, H., Rocks, N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1981. Geologic Map
of the Langsa Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Bennett, J.D., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Cameron, N.R., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Jeffery, D.H., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Rock, N.M.S., Thompson, S.J. and
Whandoyo, R., 1981. Geology of the Langsa Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological
Name of Unit : Banan Formation of the Bengkayang Group

Age : Late Triassic
Nomenclature : Suwarna et al. (1993a, b)
Type Locality : Not defined
Description : Sandstone and minor conglomerate on top; sandstone and shale in the middle;
tuffaceous and lithic sandstone with intercalated acid tuff at bottom. Contact
metamorphic effects, including hornfels, widely developed around Tertiary
intrusions, especially in lower sandstone and tuff.
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Fossil Content : ?Monotis sp.

Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlies the Sungaibetung Formation, unconformably underlies
the Serantak Volcanics and Raya Volcanic; intruded by the Bawang Dacite and
Sintang Intrusions. Equivalent to Riampelaya, Kalung and Banan Formations of
JICA(1982). Similar to and correlated with Upper Triassic Sadong Formation and
interfingers with Serian Volcanics in Sanggau and Serawak (Wilford & Kho,
1965).
Distribution : At northeast corner of Singkawang Quadrangle, West Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Shallow to open marine
Tectonic Setting : Marginal basin/active margin
Remark : Introduced by JICA(982); Hirono et al. (1981); Wing Easton (1904)
Reference : Suwarna, N. and Langford, R.P., 1993 a. Geological Map of the Singkawang
Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Suwarna, N. and Langford, R.P., 1993 b. Geology of the Singkawang Sheet,
Kalimantan. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bandan Formation

Age : Early Tertiary (Eocene?)
Nomenclature : Rosidi et al. (1996)
Type Locality : Mt. Bandan of Painan and northeastern part of the Muarasiberut Quadrangle,
Sumatera
Description : Sequence of ignimbrite and hybrid tuff of acidic composition. Hybrid tuff in Mt.
Bandan comprises fragments of kaolin, chert, volcanic materials with cements of
glass, clay minerals, calcite and feldsfar. Formation had been erupted from
fissures along the Great Sumatran Fault Zone.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intruded by Tertiary Graphic Granite on the north and lies unconformably upon
the Siulak Formation.
Thickness : 500 m
Distribution : Narrow area at the mid-southernmost part of the Painan Quadrangles, extending
to the north of Kerinci Lake, Sungaipenuh and Ketaun Quadrangles, Sumatera.
(Kusnama et al. 1993)
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Basal contact unexposed
Reference : Rosidi, H.M.D., Tjokrosapoetro, S., Pendowo, B, Gafoer, S., and Suharsono.,
1996. Geological Map of the Painan and Northeastern Part of the Muarasiberut
Quadrangles, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Banggai Granite

Age : Middle Permian - Late Triassic.
Nomenclature : Supandjono and Haryono et al. (1993)
Type Locality : Banggai Island
Description : Granite, biotite granite, muscovite granite, and granodiorite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit intruded the Paleozoic Metamorphic rocks and overlain unconformably
by the Bobong Formation.
Thickness : -
Distribution : In Banggai Island, Taliabu Island, Peleng Island, Sula Island, in the eastern
Mangole Island and locally in the Sanana Island
Tectonic Setting : Continental
EconomicAspect : The granitoid rocks are very potential for tile materials; mica was found in the
contact area between the granite and metamorphic rocks in the Peleng Island, such
as in Okulo, Lelengan and Tatarandang
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Remark : This unit was originally introduced by Sukamto (1975). The absolute age K/Ar is
ranging from 225 ± 2 m.a. to 240 m.a. ± 2 m.a. (Web, 1984). K/Ar 221± 2 m.a. to
225 m.a. ± 2 m.a. (AMDEL, 1984).
Reference : Supanjono, J.B. and Haryono, E., 1993. Geological Map of the Banggai Sheet,
Sulawesi, Maluku, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Banten Tuff

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Rusmana et al. (1991 a, b)
Type Locality : Serang Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Tuff, pumiceous breccia, and tuffaceous sandstone. Tuffs comprises glass, lithic
and crystal tuff.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The lower part of this unit interfingers with the Bojong Formation.
Thickness : > 200 m
Distribution : Occupies the central and northern parts of the Serang Quadrangle, extends widely
from west to east.
Depositional Setting : Subaerial/terrestrial to tidal
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Called previously the Bantam Tuff (Schreibner, 1925)
Reference : Rusmana, E., Suwitodirdjo, K. and Suharsono, 1991 a. Geological Map of the
Serang Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Rusmana, E., Suwitodirdjo, K. and Suharsono, 1991 b. Geology of the Serang
Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bantimala Complex

Age : Jurassic to Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Sukamto (1982)
Type Locality : Bantimala village, 20 km northeast of Pangkajene, South of Sulawesi
Description : The unit consists of peridotite, mostly serpentinized, dark green to blackish green
in color and commonly brecciated and sheared through thrust faults towards the
southwest. Massive parts show layering structure that locally contain nodules and
lenses of chromite. The Metamorphic rocks mainly consist of schist with few
gneisses and eclogite. The Schist comprises glaucophane schist, garnet schist,
amphibolite schist, muscovite-tremolite- actinolite schist, etc. Whereas the the
gneissses consist of albite-orthoclase gneiss and quartz-feldspar gneiss. The
Melange complex consists of blocks of different rocks, such as greywacke,
breccia, conglomerate, silicified sandstone, grey shale, red shale, red radiolarian
chert, slate, schist, ultramafics, basalt, diorite and clay.
Fossil Content : Radiolaria
Stratigraphic Relationship : The three sub-units have a tectonic contact each other. The Bantimala Tectonic
Complex has tectonic contact with the Tertiary Rocks of the West Sulawesi
Geological Province
Thickness : The Ultramafic rocks not less than 2500 m. The metamorphic rocks not less than
2000 m. The Melange Complex not less than 1750 m
Distribution : This unit is found around the Bantimala area, such as in Bulu (Mount) Mado and
Bulu Pasopang area; and in Barru area, south Sulawesi
Depositional Setting : Deep marine (tectonic processes)
Tectonic Setting : Accretionary prism
EconomicAspect : Chromite was found in the sequence east of Barru and NE of Pangkajene in the
form of lenses and nodules, especially where stratification is present. The
weathered soil contained chromite float. Analysis of this float taken from
northwest of Tanetteriaja showed the following contents: Cr2O3 24.70 % and Fe
13.47 %. Chromite is being recovered at some localities by local miners.
Remark : -
Reference : Sukamto, R., 1982. Geological Map of the Pangkajene and Western Part of
Watampone Quadrangles, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
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Name of Unit : Banyak Member of Kalibeng Formation

Age : Upper Late Miocene (N16-N17)
Nomenclature : Sukardi & Budhitrisna (1992 a, b)
Type Locality : Unidentified
Description : Anternating tuffaceous sandstone, calcareous siltstone, sandstone and pebbly
sandstone.
Fossil Content : Globorotalia tumida, Pulleniatina primalis, Pulleniatina obliquiloculata,
Globorotalia margaritae, Globigerina nepenthes.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformable underlies the Kerek Formation
Thickness : At least 400 m
Distribution : ± 20 25 km north of Salatiga Town, forming an east-west narrow strip int the
Salatiga Quadrangle, Jawa; extending to the Magelang Quadrangle (Thanden et
al., 1996).
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine
Remark : Former name was Banyak Formation (van Bemmelen, 1941). Sukardi &
Budhistrisna (1992) lowered the status into Banyak Member.
Reference : Sukardi and Budhitrisna, T., 1992a. Geological Map of the Salatiga Quadrangle,
Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Sukardi and Budhitrisna, T., 1992b. Geology of the Salatiga Quadrangle, Jawa.
Name of Unit : Baong Formation of the JamboAye Group

Age : Middle - Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Bennett et al. (1981)
Type Locality : Baong, Langsa Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Grey highly fossilliferous calcareous mudstones; sandstone (700 m) from base;
local green? tuffaceous streak.
Fossil Content : Described
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlain by the Peutu Formation; conformably overlain by the
Ketapang Formation.
Thickness : 450 - 1200 m
Distribution : Langsa, Sidikalang and Takengon Quadrangles, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Open marine outer sublitoral (top), upper bathyal (base) in part inner sublitoral.
Remark : Thickness in bore hole 772 1416. Formerly called “Borderclay Formation” (van
Bemmelen, 1970) Depocentre E of Tamiang Deep
Reference : Bennett, J.D., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Cameron, N.R., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Whandoyo, R., 1981. Geology of the Langsa Quadrangle, Sumatera. 1:250.000.
Cameron, N.R., Djunuddin, A., Ghozali, S.A., Harahap, H., Keats, W., Kartawa,
W., Miswar., Ngabito, H., Rocks, N.M.S., Whandoyo, R., 1981. Geology of the
Langsa Quadrangle, Sumatera. 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Bari Formation

Nomenclature : Koesoemadinata et al. (1994)
Type Locality : Bari Village, some 60 km northwest of Ruteng Town
Description : Alternating layers of limestone with sandy limestone, locally with intercalation of
calcareous sandstone, limestone.
Fossil Content : Flosculinella sp., Miogypsina sp., Amphistegina sp., Anomalina sp.,
Praeorbulina sp., Globigerinoides sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This formation is overlain conformably by the Waihekang Formation and the
Laka Formation.
Thickness : 1200 m
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Distribution : Ruteng Sheet, Nusatenggara

Depositional Setting : Littoral-bathyal
Tectonic Setting : IslandArc
EconomicAspect : Cement Industry
Remark : -
Reference : Koesoemadinata, S. Noya, Y. and Kadarisman, D., 1994. Geological Map of the
Ruteng Quadrangle, East Nusatenggara, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Barique Formation

Age : Oligocene
Nomenclature : Partoyo et al. (1995)
Type Locality : Barique Village, Baucau Sheet, East Timor
Description : Agglomerate, dacitic and basaltic tuff, pumice basic lavas containing limestone
fragments derived from Dartolu Formation, pillow structure.
Fossil Content : Foraminifera, in the limestone fragments
Stratigraphic Relationship : In section, unconformably overlain by Bobonaro Formation. Unconformably on
the Lolotoi Complex, Dartolu Limestone, Aitutu Formation and Wailuli
Formation.
Thickness : 300 m
Distribution : Mount Mata Bia, Mount Taroman, Mount Ossulala Quelicai and Barique Village,
Baucau Sheet, East Timor
Depositional Setting : Epineritic
Remark : Paraautochthonous Unit, Audley Charles (1968) firstly used this unit name. Type
section is Quique River south of Barique village.
Reference : Partoyo, E., Hermanto, B. and Bachri, S., 1995. Geological Map of the Baucau
Sheet, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung..
Name of Unit : Barisan Formation

Age : Permian
Type Locality : Not specified
Description : Phyllite, slate, limestone, hornfels and metagreywacke. The phyllite comprises
muscovite, sericite, chlorite and quartz, with minor tourmaline, epidote, zircon
and graphite; locally is kinked, especially in shear zones, where foliation is well
developed. Slaty cleavage trending generally north-northwestward is commonly
well developed. Carbonaceous slates also occured.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Sedimentary and tectonic contact with the Palepat, Ngaol and Tuhur Formations
and intruded by Mesozoic Pluton; underlies unconformably the Upper Member of
Ombilin Formation.
Distribution : In the mid-central and north part of the Painan and northeastern part of the
Muarasiberut Quadrangles, Sumatera.
Tectonic Setting : Kuantan Duabelas Terrane
EconomicAspect : Magmatic sulfide bearing gold quartz veins are found in S. Sapat area, 20 km
southeast of S.Abu Village.
Remark : -
Reference : Rosidi, H.M.D., Tjokrosapoetro, S., Pendowo, B., Gafoer, S., and Suharsono.,
1996. Geological Map of the Painan and Northeastern Part of the Muarasiberut
Quadrangles, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Baro Formation

Age : Early - Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Bennett et al. (1981)
Type Locality : Baro River, BandaAceh Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Calcareous siltstones and mudstones; sandstones locally fossiliferous calcarenite
Fossil Content : Lepidocyclina? sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Uncoformably uderlain by basement; conformably overlain by the Kotabumi
Formation.
Thickness : > 500 m
Distribution : BandaAceh Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Open marine, inner sublittoral
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Correlates with the Peutu Formation (N. Sumatera Basin). Formerly
“Lepidocyclina Limestone”.
Whandoyo, R., 1981. Geologic Map of the Banda Aceh Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Barupu Tuff

Age : Early Pleistocene - Late Pleistocene. Nomenclature : Djuri et al. (1988)
Type Locality : Barupu River, west of Rantepao, South Sulawesi
Description : Rhyolitic - dacitic tuff, lapilli tuff, crystal tuff, pumiceous breccia and minor
andesitic-dacitic lava breccias.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit unconformably overlies the Oligocene-Miocene Volcanic Rocks.
Thickness : 300 m
Distribution : In South Sulawesi, mainly in the Mamuju Sheet, such as the Kawalean area, south
of Bulu (Mount) Malimong and west of Rantepao.
Depositional Setting : Volcanism: sub-aerial
Remark : The previous author (Abendanon 1915) called Barupu Sandstone. Absolute ages
obtained from radiometric dating of rhyolitic tuff samples from near Banga are
0,62 m.a. ± 0.12 m.a. and 0.55 ± 0.07 m.a.
Reference : Djuri, H.M., Sudjatmiko, Bachri, S. and Sukido, 1988. Geological Map of the
Majene and Western Part of Palopo Sheets, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological
Name Of Unit : Barus Formation

Age : Early - Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Aldiss et al. (1983 a, b)
Type Locality : Barus Village, Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Massive or weakly bedded coarse basal arkosic quartz arenites and
conglomerates, grey or yellow, some mildly ferruginous. Overlain by interbedded
coarse to fine grained sandstones, siltstones and mudstones, some with plant
remains, carbon, syngenetic pyrite and thin coals. Occasional cross bedding and
ripple marks. Fining upwards into glauconitic and silty sandstones and well
bedded calcareous mudstones with carbonate nodules and sparse marine fauna.
Locally this argillaceous foraminiferal limestone and weakly cross-bedded
foraminiferal bioccalcarenites with rare glauconite.
Fossil Content : A sample of skeletal calcarenite contains coral fragments and the following
species of foraminifera Amphistegina cf. radiota, Cycloclypeus cf. eidae,
Lepidocyclina (Nephrolepidina) sp, Lepidocyclina (Nephrolepidina) cf.
verbeeki, Lepidocyclina spp., Lepidocyclina (Eulepidina) sp., ?Miogypsina sp.,
Operculina sp., Sphaerogypsina globulus, globigerinids.
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Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlain by the Sibolga Formation; unconformably underlain by

the Kluet Formation; interfingers with the Trumon Volcanics and Pinapan
Volcanic Formations.
Thickness : 300 m
Distribution : North Singkil Embayment, Barus-Pakkat-Onanganjing area, Simaninggir,
Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera; northwest coner of the Sibolga Quadrangle,
Sumatra.
Depositional Setting : Fluviatile grading up into sublittoral.
Remark : -
Reference : Aldiss, D.T., Whandoyo, R., Ghazali, S.A. and Kusyono, 1983 a. Geological Map
of the Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Aldiss, D.T., Whandoyo, R., Sjaefudien, A.G. and Kusjono, 1983 b. Geology of
the Sidikalang Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Barus Volcanics

Age : Pleistocene
Type Locality : Bukit Barus, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Andesitic lava and pyroclastics; flanking pyroclastics, lahar to northwards.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably underlain by the Takur-takur Unit
Thickness : No data
Distribution : ± 5 km northeast of Brastagi, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : Small extinct cratered volcano, probably of similar age to Sibayak.
Harahap, H., Hariwidjaja, Johari, S., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rocks,
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982 a. Geological Map of the Medan Quadrangle,
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982 b. Geology of the Medan Quadrangle,
Sumatera. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name Of Unit : Basalt and Chert of KEBUMEN (Kobc)

Age : Early Creatceous
Nomenclature : Asikin et al. (1992a,b)
Type Locality : -
Description : Basaltic pillow lava and radiolarian chert as tectonic inclusions.
Fossil Content : Radiolaria aff oligostegina, Hedbergella, Rotalipora
Stratigraphic Relationship : Associated with melange.
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Kebumen Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Marine
Tectonic Setting : Accretionary wedge (melange)
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Chert with limestone intercalation containing forams.
Reference : Asikin, S., Handoyo, A., Busono, H. and Gafoer, S., 1992a. Geological Map of the
Kebumen Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Asikin, S., Handoyo, A., Busono, H. and Gafoer, S., 1992b. Geology of the
Kebumen Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Basalt Lava Flow of Gunung Gegerbentang

Age : Late Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Effendi et al. (1998)
Type Locality : Gegerbentang Hill (Mt. Joglo), Bogor Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Basaltic lava flow.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies Older Deposits of G. Pangrango (the Breccia and Lava of
Kencana and Limo Mts); overlain by the Younger deposits of Mt. Pangrango.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Mid-eastermost/edge of the Bogor Quadrangle, West Jawa; extending to the
western part of the Cianjur Quadrangle, West Jawa
Remark : Named by Musper (1939)
Reference : Effendi, A.C. Kusnama and Hermanto, B., 1998. Geological Map of the Bogor
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Basalt of the BANJARMASIN (Mba)

Nomenclature : Sikumbang & Heryanto (1994)
Type Locality : Unknown
Description : Basalt grey to black, hypidiomorphic granular, fine to medium grained
porphyritic with phenocryst of labradorite and augite, with intergranular texture
of groundmass, consisting of microlith plagioclase and pyroxene; amygdaloidal
with cavities filled with carbonate, locally.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably underlies the Dahor Formation; associated with gabbro and
ultramafic of BANJARMASIN.
Thickness : -
Distribution : At the southwestern corner of the Banjarmasin Sheet, Kalimantan
Tectonic Setting : Accretional prism
Remark : This unit is found in association with the Mesozoic gabbro and ultramafic rocks;
possibly exotic blocks within chaotic rocks.
Reference : Sikumbang, N. and Heryanto, R., 1994. Geological Map of the Banjarmasin
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Basalt of BANYUMAS (Tpb)

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Asikin et al. (1992a, b)
Type Locality : -
Description : Basalt as dykes or sill.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : The unit intrudes Halang Formation
Thickness : -
Distributions : Banyumas Quadrangle, Jawa
EconomicAspect : Construction materials
Remark : -
Reference : Asikin, S., Handoyo, A., Prastistho, B. and Gafoer, S., 1992a. Geological Map of
the Banyumas Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and
Asikin, S., Handoyo, A., Prastistho, B. and Gafoer, S., 1992b. Geology of the
Banyumas Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Basalt of BUTON (Ba)

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Sikumbang et.al (1995)
Description : Basalt, strongly altered
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : As dyke
Thickness : -
Distributions : Buton Sheet, Sulawesi
Tectonic Setting : No data
Remark : -
Reference : Sikumbang, N., Sanyoto, P., Supandjono R.J.B and Gafoer, S., 1995. Geological
Map of Buton Sheet, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Basalt of LEUWIDAMAR (Qb)

Age : Pleistocene - Holocene
Nomenclature : Sujatmiko and Santosa (1992a,b)
Type Locality : -
Description : Basalt, olivine basalt and pyroxene andesite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Endut Volcanics
Thickness : No data
Distributions : G. Batu, Leuwidamar Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : No data
Remark : No data
Reference : Sujatmiko and Santosa, S., 1992a. Geological Map of the Leuwidamar, Jawa.
Sujatmiko and Santosa, S., 1992b. Geology of the Leuwidamar, Jawa. Geological
Name of Unit : Basalt of Mt. Dago (Dago Volcano) (Tmpb)

Age : Mio - Pliocene
Nomenclature : Turkandi et al. (1992 a, b)
Type Locality : Jakarta & Kepulauan Seribu Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Pyroxene basalt, fractured and weathered; porphyritic with phenocryst
comprising olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Bojongmanik and Rengganis Formations; unconformably overlain
by the Genteng Formation.
Thickness : ± 20 m
Distribution : Occupies Mt. Dago and Mt. Cabe located in the southwest part of the Jakarta &
Kepualauan Seribu Quadrangle
Tectonic Setting : Magmatic/volcanic arc
Remark : Remmants of small volcano
Reference : Turkandi, T., Sidarto, Agustyanto, D.A. and Purbo Hadiwidjoyo, M.M., 1992 a.
Geological Map of the Jakarta and Kepulauan Seribu Quadrangle, Jawa,
Turkandi, T., Sidarto, Agustyanto, D.A. and Purbo Hadiwidjoyo, M.M., 1992 b.
Geology of the Jakarta and Kepulauan Seribu Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological
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Name of Unit : Basalt of Pinang Volcano (Qbp)

Type Locality : Serang Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Basalt, blackish grey, compact; the outher part is somewhat vesicular; fine
diabasic texture.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the volcanic products of Gunung Gede
Thickness : -
Distribution : Mt. Pinang (volcano) at the northwest part of the Serang Quadrangle, Jawa; ± 10
km northwest of Serang Town.
Depositional Setting : Subaerial/terrestrial
Remark : Morphologically forms a dome with gentle slopes.
Reference : Rusmana, E., Suwitodirdjo, K. and Suharsono, 1991 a. Geological Map of the
Centre, Bandung.
Rusmana, E., Suwitodirdjo, K. and Suharsono, 1991 b. Geology of the Serang
Name of Unit : Basalt Plugs of TANJUNGKARANG (Tpeb)

Age : Late Paleocene Early Eocene
Nomenclature : Mangga et al. (1993 & 1994)
Type Locality : Not specify, Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Basalt.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Cuts (intrudes) the Sulan Granodiorite and the Way Galih Schist; underlies the
Lampung Formation.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Gunung Kasih and its surrounding, Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Tectonic Setting : Magmatic volcanic arc
Remark : -
Reference : Mangga, S.A., Amiruddin, Suwarti, T., Gafoer, S. and Sidarto, 1993. Geological
Map of the Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera. 1:250.000. Geological
Mangga, S.A., Amiruddin, Suwarti, T., Gafoer, S. and Sidarto, 1994. Geology of
the Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Basalt of SUNGAIPENUHAND KETAUN (Tpb)

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Kusnama et al. (1992 & 1993)
Type Locality : -
Description : Basalt, silicified, sheared.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Kumun Formation.Associated with Silulak Fault.
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Sungaipenuh and Ketaun Quadrangle
Depositional Setting : Subearial
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : -
Reference : Kusnama, Pardede, R., Mangga, S.A. and Sidarto., 1992. Geological Map of the
Sungaipenuh and Ketaun Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological
Kusnama, Pardede, R., Mangga, S.A. and Sidarto., 1993. Geology of the
Sungaipenuh and Ketaun Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and
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Name of Unit : Basalt of UJUNGPANDANG, BENTENG, SINJAI (b)

Age : Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Sukamto and Supriatna (1982)
Description : Sill and stocks, porphyritic texture with phenocryst of pyroxene ( 1 cm size)
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Camba Formation
Thickness : -
Distributions : Ujungpandang, Benteng and Sinjai Qudrangle, Sulawesi
Tectonic Setting : NonArc volcanism (Yuwono, et al., 1988)
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : K/Ar age: 7.5 m.y., 6.99 m.y. and 7. 36 m.y.
Reference : Sukamto, R. and Supriatna, S., 1982. Geological Map of the Ujungpandang,
Benteng and Sinjai Quadrangle, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Development Centre, Bandung
Name of Unit : Basalt,Andesite, Diorite and Chlorite Schist of LOKSADO (Mb)

Age : Upper Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Soetrisno et al. (1998)
Description : Basalt, dark grey, fine grained, locally possesing straight cleavage, contains
diorite/andesite dyke. Andesite, pale grey, locally containing basaltic/dioritic
xenolites. Diorite, grey with black trotles, porphyritic, also containing basaltic
xenolite. Chlorite schist, greenish color, very indured and containing microbasalt
boundinage.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably underlies the Keramaian, Tanjung and Berai Formations.
Tectonically contact with serpentinised ultramafic rocks.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Forms a wide northeast-southwest belt in the central part of the Loksado
Quadrangle, South Kalimantan.
Tectonic Setting : Accretional prism
Remark : The unit is suggested derived from recrystallised upper Cretaceous rocks.
Reference : Soetrisno, Sukardi and Atmawinata, S., 1998. Geological Map of the Loksado
Quadrangle, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Basalt, diabase of BONERATE (Tbd)

Nomenclature : Koswara et al (1994)
Description : Basalt and diabase: holocrystalline, porphyritic and diabasic texture.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : As dyke
Thickness : -
Distributions : Bonerte Sheet, Sulawesi
Remark : -
Reference : Koswara, A., Panggabean, H., Baharuddin and Sukarna, D., 1994. Geological
Map of the Bonerate, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Reseach and Development
Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Basaltic Lava of JAMBI (Qh)

Age : Pleistocene (1.25 m.a.)
Nomenclature : Mangga et al. (1992-1993)
Type Locality : -
Description : Basalt and andesit.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies the Muaraenim Formation and Kasai Formation
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Northwest of Jambi Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Subaerial
Tectonic Setting : Hot Spot or Rifted Continental Fissure
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : An isolated location. Northwest of Jambi Quadrangle
Reference : Mangga, S.A., Santosa, S. and Hermanto, B., 1993. Geological Map of the Jambi
Centre, Bandung.
Mangga, S.A. and Santosa, S., 1992. The Geology of the Jambi Quadrangle,
Name Of Unit : Basic Dykes of PAKANBARU (Qta)

Age : Late Pliocene
Nomenclature : Clarke et al. (1982a,b)
Type Locality : -
Description : Small intrusions of intermediate to basic composition.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes Sihapas and Telisa Formations.
Thickness : -
Distributions : Pakanbaru Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Subvolcanic
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : -
Reference : Clarke, M.C.G., Kartawa, W., Djunuddin, A., Suganda, E. and Bagdja, M., 1982a.
Geological Map of the Pakanbaru Quadrangle, Sumatra, 1:250.000. Geological
Research and Development Centre, Bandung
Clarke, M.C.G., Kartawa, W., Djunuddin,A., Suganda, E. and Bagdja, M., 1982b.
Geology of the Pakanbaru Quadrangle, Sumatra. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Basaltic Tuff of SOLOK (Qtt)

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Silitonga & Kastowo (1995)
Type Locality : -
Description : Ash tuff, lapilli, vitrous basaltic tuff and lava fragments. Lava fragment consists of
labradorite and clino-pyroxene phenocrysts in a dark glassy groundmass, slightly
consolidated.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlies and interfingers with the Pumice Tuff of SOLOK; overlies the Phyllite
and Shale Member of Kuantan Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : At the mid-western part of the Solok Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Subaerial, fluviatile
Remark : -
Reference : Silitonga, P.H. and Kastowo, 1995. Geological Map of the Solok Quadrangle,
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Name of Unit : Baso Intrusion

Age : Late Cretaceous - Paleocene
Type Locality : Kr. (River) Baso (210 507), Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Biotite granodiorite, early hornblende, mela-diorite and gabbro phase.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Cuts the Geumpang Formation (?)
Thickness : -
Distribution : Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
EconomicAspect : Alluvial gold workings on southwest flank
Remark : Known mainly from float
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.D., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Ghazali, S.A., Harahap, H., Jeffery, D.H., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rocks, N.M.S.
and Thompson, S.J., 1983 a. Geological Map of the Takengon Quadrangle,
Sumatra, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Thompson, S.J., 1983 b. Geology of the Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatra.
Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung
Name of Unit : Batangalai Granite

Nomenclature : Heryanto et al. (1994)
Type Locality : Batangalai River, Sampanahan Quadrangle, Kalimantan
Description : Granite, monzonite, granodiorite, adamellite and aplite granite. The unit contains
granulite and amphibolite xenoliths.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Ultrabasic Rocks of SAMPANAHAN; underlies unconformably the
Batununggal and Tanjung Formations.
Thickness : -
Distribution : At western part of the Sampanahan Quadrangle. This unit extends to the eastern
part of theAmuntai Quadrangle, and is called the Belawayan Granite.
Remark : K-Ar age is 115 m.a.
Reference : Heryanto, R., Supriatna, S., Rustandi, E. and Baharuddin, 1994. Geological Map
of the Sampanahan Quadrangle, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research
Name of Unit : Batanta Volcanics

Age : Late Eocene - Early Miocene
Nomenclature : Amri et al. (1990)
Type Locality : Batanta Island, Sorong Sheet, Irian Jaya
Description : Basaltic to andesitic lava, lava breccia, agglomerate, and minor volcaniclastic
rocks, radiolarian tuff, limestone, locally small body of dolerite.
Fossil Content : Foraminifera: Amphistegina sp., Cycloclypeus sp., Lepidocyclina (Eulepidina)
sp., Lepidocyclina (Eulepidina) formosa, Globigerina sp., Sphaerogypsina
globulus, Heterostegina sp., Lepidocyclina sp., L. ferreroi, L. parva, L. cf.
sumatrensis, Miogypsina sp., and Spiroclypeus sp.; together with algae, corals,
bryozoa.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The Batanta Volcanics conformably underlies the Dore Volcanics and Dayang
Limestone. The upper part of this unit interfingers with both formations.
Thickness : 2000 m
Distribution : Birds Head Region: Batanta Island in Sorong Sheet.
Depositional Setting : Shallow - deep marine
Tectonic Setting : Island arc volcanism
EconomicAspect : Construction material
Remark : Correlated with Mandi volc andArfak volc
Reference : Amri, C.H., Sanyoto, P., Hamonangan, B.H., Supriatna, S., Simanjuntak, W. and
Pieters, P.E., 1990. Geological Map of the Sorong Sheet, Irian Jaya, 1:250.000.
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Name of Unit : Bate Putih Volcanic Centre

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Keats et al. (1981 a, b)
Type Locality : Mt. Bate Putih (?), Lhokseumawe Quadrangle, Suamtera
Description : Andesitic lapilli agglomerates-breccia.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlies the Idi Formation
Thickness : -
Distribution : Lhokseumawe Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial/subaerial
Tectonic Setting : Magmatic-volcanic arc
Remark : -
Reference : Keats, W., Cameron, N.R., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A., Harahap, H., Kartawa,
W., Ngabito, H., Rock, N.M.S., Thompson, S.J. and Whandoyo, R., 1981 a.
Geological Map of the Lhokseumawe Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000.
Keats, W., Cameron, N.R., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A., Harahap, H., Kartawa,
W., Ngabito, H., Rock, N.M.S., Thompson, S.J. and Whandoyo, R., 1981 b.
Geological Map of the Lhokseumawe Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000.
Name Of Unit : Bateekeubeu Intrusion

Age : ?Late Oligocene
Type Locality : Mt. Bateekeubeu, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Granodiorite and diorite; widespread propylitisation.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : -
Thickness : -
Remark : Known from float only. It has accompanying mineralized hornfels and skarns.
Ghazali, S.A., Harahap, H., Jeffery, D.H., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Ngabito, H.,
Rocks, N.M.S. and Thompson, S.J., 1983 a. Geological Map of the Takengon
Quadrangle, Sumatra, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.D., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
and Thompson, S.J., 1983 b. Geology of the Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatra.
Name of Unit : Batilembuti Formation

Age : Pliocene - Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Sukardi and Sutrisno (1990)
Type Locality : Cape Batilembuti, longitude 131°20'E and latitude 7°56'S
Description : Marl rich in planktonic and benthonic foraminifera, very friable limestone.
Fossil Content : Globigerina nepenthes, Globorotalia tumida, Gr. truncatulinoides, Pulleniatina
primalis, Sphaeroidinellopsis subdehiscens.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably overlain by the Saumlaki Formation
Thickness : Unknown
Distribution : West and north part of Yamdena Island, Selaru Island, Larat Island and other
smaller islands.
Depositional Setting : Neritic and shallow marine environment, open marine
Tectonic Setting : Continent platform
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : -
Reference : Sukardi and Sutrisno, 1990. Geological Map of the Tanimbar Quadrangle,
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Name of Unit : Batimafudi Formation

Age : Early Miocene - Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Sukardi and Sutrisno (1990)
Type Locality : Bantimafudi River (Tanimbar Island Quadrangle), longitude 131°28'E and
latitude 8°44'S
Description : Sandy limestone with intercalations of marl, calcareous sandstone, clay pellets.
Lamination and cross bedding structures in places.
Fossil Content : Globorotalia peripheroronda, Gr. peripheroacuta, Globorotalia fohsi, Gr.
mayeri, Praeorbulina transitoria, Orbulina universa, Globigerinoides sacculifer.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlain by Batilembuti Formation
Thickness : 1000 m
Distribution : Eastern part of Yamdena Island
Depositional Setting : Open marine with changing currents
Tectonic Setting : Continental platform
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : This unit has a member called Marl Member
Reference : Sukardi and Sutrisno, 1990. Geological Map of the Tanimbar Quadrangle,
Name of Unit : BatuAyau Formation

Age : Late Eocene
Nomenclature : Abidin et al. (1993)
Type Locality : BatuAyau Mount, Long Pahangai Sheet, Kalimantan
Description : Sandstone, mudstone, rare limestone, local thin seams of lignite and coal.
Comonly calcareous and carbonaceous. Mostly well bedded. Sandstone, light
grey to light brown; fine to medium-grained; well sorted; angular to subangular;
quartz arenite, lithic arenite and feldspathicalcarenite; parallel lamination, cross
bedding, locally convolute lamination. Mudstone and siltstone, dark grey to
black, calcareous, carbonaceous; lignitic or coaly laminae, laminated; calcite
veinlets and veins. Limestone, light to medium brown, clastic, grain supported,
mostly clasts of fossil fragment, matrix of carbonate mud.
Fossil Content : Planktonic and benthonic foraminifera, fragments of echinoids, algae,
gastropods, pelecypods, and ostracods. Globigerina angiporoides, Ga. linaperta,
Ga. ampliapertura, Ga. pseudovenezuelana, Globigerina spp., Nummulites sp.,
Discocyclina sp., Operculina sp., Nodosaria sp., Cibides sp., Heterolepa sp., cf.
H. subhaidingeri, Lenticulina sp.,Textularia sp., ?Quinqueloculina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformable on Batukelau Formation and on undivided Haloq Sandstone and
Batukelau Formation; conformable and gradational contact below Ujoh Bilang
Formation; unconformable below Metulang Volcanic.
Distribution : Centre and southeast of Longpahangai Sheet, Muara Ancalong Quadrangle,
Muaratewe Quadrangle, Kalimantan.
Depositional Setting : Open to shallow marine shelf
Tectonic Setting : ?Fore land basin
EconomicAspect : Possible for reservoir and source rocks sandstone and mudstone/coal
respectivelly.
Remark : No data
Reference : Abidin, H.Z., Pieters, P.E., and Sudana, D., 1993. Geological Map of the
Longpahangai Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Pieters, P.E., Abidin, H.Z., and Sudana, D., 1993. Geology of the Longpahangai
Sheet area, Kalimantan. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Batu Belah Limestone Member of Ujoh Bilang Formation

Age : Early Oligocene
Nomenclature : Abidin et al. (1993); Pieters et al. (1993).
Type Locality : Not data
Description : Fossiliferous calcirudite, calcarenite, calcilutite; grey to brownish grey; massive
or poorly bedded.
Fossil Content : Benthonic and planktonic foraminifera; fragments of coral, algae, echinoids, and
pelecypod. Nummulites intermedius-fichteli, Operculina sp., Borelis pygmaeus.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Lenses in Ujoh Bilang Formation lateral equivalent of carbonate built-up of lower
Berai Formation in Muaratewe Quadrangle.
Distribution : Long Pahangai Sheet, Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Littoral - neritic
Tectonic Setting : Continental shelf
EconomicAspect : Possibly as reservoir rocks for hydrocarbon.
Remark : No data
Pieters, P.E., Abidin, H.Z., and Sudana, D., 1993. Geology of the Longpahangai
Sheet area, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Batu Formation

Age : Oligocene to Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Koswara et al. (1994)
Type Locality : Batu Island, Bonerate Sheet, Sulawesi
Description : Bioclastic limestone, calcarenite, calcilutite
Fossil Content : Miogypsina sp., Cycloclypeus sp., Amphistegina sp., and Lepidocyclina
sumatrensis.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Nonconformable on the granite
Thickness : 100 m
Distributions : Bonerate Sheet, Sulawesi
Remark : -
Reference : Koswara, A., Panggabean, H., Baharuddin and Sukarna, D., 1994. Geological
Map of the Bonerate, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Reseach and Development
Centre, Bandung. Centre.
Name of Unit : Batuampar Formation

Age : Late Oligocene Early Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Sapei et al. (1992 a, b)
Type Locality : Batuampar Stream, about 25 km southeast of Jember, Jember Quadrangle
Description : Alternating sandstone and claystone, locally with limestone and tuff breccia, lava
and conglomerate intercalation, commonly altered.
Fossil Content : Larges foraminifera, algae, corals, mollusc (indeterminate)
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingers with Merubetiri Formations and Sukamade Formation.
Thickness : Ranging from 500 to 1000 m
Distribution : South of Jember, to southern part, Jember Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Deep to shallow marine, associated with marine slope.
Tectonic Setting : Sedimentary environment was located in Fore arc zone.
Remark : No data
Reference : Sapei, T., Suganda, A.H., Astadiredja, K.A.S. and Suharsono, 1992a. Geological
Map of the Jember Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and
Sapei, T., Suganda, A.H., Astadiredja, K.A.S. and Suharsono, 1992b. Geology of
the Jember Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and
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Name of Unit : Batuasih Formation

Age : Late Oligocene
Type Locality : Batuasih village, Bogor Quadrangle
Description : Marly claystone pyrite concretions with abundant foraminifera both smaller and
larger.
Fossil Content : Foraminifera (no paleontological analysis)
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably overlies the Walat Formation
Thickness : 75 200 m
Distribution : Bogor Quadrangle, Jawa
Remark : No data
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Batubesi Quartz Diorite

Age : Middle Jurassic Early Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Baharuddin and Sidarto (1995)
Type Locality : Northwest of Manggar Town, Belitung Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Quartz diorite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : The unit intrudes Kelapakampit Formation
Thickness : -
Distribution : Belitung Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : K-Ar age gives 115 - 160 m.a.
Name of Unit : Batukau Volcanics

Age : Holocene
Nomenclature : Purbo-Hadiwidjojo et al. (1998)
Type Locality : Batukau Hill, Bali Sheet
Description : Mainly Volcanic breccia, lava, dan tuff.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Contact with Volcanics of Lesong-Pohen-Sengayang Group and Buyan Bratan
Group and Batur Volcanics.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Bali Sheet, Nusatenggara
EconomicAspect : Generally used for construction materials
Remark : -
Reference : Purbo-Hadiwidjojo M.M, Samodra, H. and Amin T.C, 1998. Geological Map of
the Bali Sheet, Nusatenggara, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Batu Kelau Formation
Age : Late Eocene
Nomenclature : Abidin et al. (1993)
Type Locality : Batuq I well, Long Pahangai Sheet, Kalimantan
Description : Shale, mudstone, siltstone, sandstone. Sedimentary structures include parallel,
convolute lamination, wavy bedding, ripple cross-bedding; carbonaceous
laminae.
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Fossil Content : Benthonic and planktonic foraminifera; fragments of coral, algae, pelecypods,
echinoids and bryozoans. The benthonic foraminifera include Discocyclina
omphala, Nummulites sp., Textularia sp., Discocyclina sp., Operculina sp., Pyrgo
sp., Rupertina sp. and miliolids.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformable on Haloq Sandstone and underlain by Batu Ayau Formation;
interfingers with undivided Haloq Sandstone and Batu Kelau Formation.
Thickness : > 500 m
Distribution : Long Pahangai, MuaraAncalong, Muaratewe Quadrangles, Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine to deltaic, lagoonal or estuarine
Remark : No data
Pieters, P.E., Abidin, H.Z. and Sudana, D., 1993. Geology of the Longpahangai
Sheet area, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Batukora Member of Pudak Formation

Type Locality : Batukora Mount, Banjarmasin Sheet, South Kalimantan
Description : Pyroxene andesite
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingers with massive volcaniclastics.
Thickness : About 300 m
Distribution : Banjarmasin Sheet, South Kalimantan
Remark : No data
Bandung.
Name Of Unit : Batumilmil Limestone Formation of the Peusangan Group

Age : Late Permian
Type Locality : Dolok Batumilmil (414355), Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Fossiliferous reefal limestone, locally with grey calcilutites, chert lenses, locally
recrystallised to coarse yellowish to reddish sparites.
Fossil Content : Fenestellids, echinoid, ?cephalopods, corals.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain by Bohorok Formation, overlain by Bruksah Formation and Butar
Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : S. Berkail, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Neritic - littoral
Remark : Marble float possibly derived from Batumilmil Formation.
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982a. Geological Map of the Medan Quadrangle,
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geology of the Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera.
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Name of Unit : Batumonga Formation

Age : Middle Miocene - Late Pliocene (N9-N21)
Nomenclature : Budhitrisna & Mangga (1990)
Type Locality : Batumonga River north of Pagai, Pagai-Sipora Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Interbedded marl, calcareous sandstone, sandy limestone, claystone and
tuffaceous claystone.
Fossil Content : Globorotalia tumida, Globorotalia acostaensis, Globigerinoides extremus,
Pulleniatina primalis, Globoquadrina altispira, Globoquadrina dehiscens,
Globorotalia menardii, Orbulina universa, Sphaeroidinellopsis subdehiscens,
Globorotalia tosaensis , Globorotalia crassaformis , Pulleniatania
obliquiloculata, Globigerinoides subquadratus , Globorotalia mayeri ,
Sphaeroidinellopsis seminulina, Globigerinoides obliquus and Globorotalia
siakensis., Uvigerina sp., Planulina sp., Bulimina sp., Pullenia sp., Gyroidina sp.,
Nodosaria sp., Orbitulina osangularia sp., Brizalina sp., Quinqueloculina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain unconformably by Simatobat Formation and this is equivalent with the
Nalawa Layers (Formation).
Thickness : 800-1500 m
Distribution : Central part, along west coast, North and South Pagai Island, Pagai & Sipora
Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Depositional Setting : Outer sublittoral to abysal
Remark : No data
Reference : Budhitrisna, T. and Mangga, A., 1990. Geological Map of the Pagai & Sipora
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Batung Diorite

Age : Late Cretaceous (70 Ma)
Nomenclature : Margono et al. (1997)
Type Locality : Batung Village, Kandangan Quadrangle, Kalimantan
Description : Diorite, light dark gery, medium to coarse grains, euhedral crystal, contains
pyrite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Belawayan Granite.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Occupies the mid-eastern part of the Kandangan Quadrangle, and the
northwestern part of the Loksado Qudrangles, Kalimantan
Remark : K-Ar age 70 m.a.
Reference : Margono, U., Sutrisno and Susanto, E., 1997. Geological Map of the Kandangan
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Batununggal Formation

Type Locality : Batununggal Village, in 1:100.000 Kandangan Quadrangle or in 1:250.000
Banjarmasin Sheet, South Kalimantan
Description : Dark grey to black limestone, compact, poorly bedded
Fossil Content : Orbitolina conoides, O. cf. oculata, Orbitolina sp. and O. cf. primitiva
Stratigraphic Relationship : Lying directly on top of the Batangalai Granite
Thickness : 50 m
Distribution : In the Kandangan Quadrangle, Banjarmasin, Sampanahan and Amuntai Sheets,
Kalimantan
Remark : This unit is mapped as Kintap Olistolith in Kintap River (Sikumbang, 1986)
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Batuputih Formation of Viqueque Group

Age : Miocene-Pliocene
Type Locality : Batuputih village, Kupang-Atambua Sheet, West Timor.
Description : Calcilutite, tuff, minor marl and arenite limestone (the lower part), marl,
calcarenite, sandstone, marly sandstone, silty marl and minor conglomerate.
Fossil Content : Orbulina universa, Globigerinoides trilobus, Gs. immaturus, Globoquadrina
altispira, Globorotalia scitula, Globigerina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingers with Noele Formation, the relationship of this formation with the
underlying Bobonaro Complex cannot be explained by normal sedimentation
processes, it may be easier to explain as sedimentation in arc trench system as
described by Moore and Karig (1976).
Thickness : 448 m to 1100 m
Distribution : Kupang-Atambua Sheet, Timor
Tectonic Setting : Fore arc, autochton and parautochthon.
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Firstly used by Hopper (1942). Type section is Sinual River, Kolbano area, Timor.
Reference : Rosidi, H.M.D., Tjokrosapoetro, S. and Gafoer, S., 1996. Geological Map of the
Kupang-Atambua Sheet, Timor, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name Of Unit : Batuputih Granite

Age : Middle Permian - Late Triassic
Type Locality : A. Batuputih, Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Pink granite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Cuts the Kluet Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : Outcrop defined photogelogically.
Whandoyo, R., 1982a. Geological Map of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera,
Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geology of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Batur Volcanics

Age : Holocene
Type Locality : Batur Mount area, Bali Sheet
Description : Agglomerate, lava and tuff, ignimbrite
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies the Old Buyan Bratan Group Volcanics
Thickness : Unknown
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial/sub-aerial
EconomicAspect : Generally used for construction materials
Remark : -
Reference : Purbo-Hadiwidjojo, M.M., Samodra, H. and Amin, T.C., 1998. Geological Map
of the Bali Sheet, Nusatenggara, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
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Name Of Unit : Baturaja Formation

Age : Early Miocene
Nomenclature : Gafoer et al. (1993 & 1994)
Type Locality : Baturaja Town, Baturaja Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Description : Reef limestones and calcarenite with intercalation of calcareous shale and marl.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The formation is lying either directly on pre-Tertiary basement or on the
Talangakar Formation.
Thickness : > 300 m
Distribution : Baturaja Quadrangle, Sumatera
EconomicAspect : As a petroleum reservoir in north Jawa Basin.
Remark : The hypostratotype found in Air Ogan near the Baturaja Town. Formerly “the
Baturaja Limestone” Musper, (1937)
Reference : Gafoer, S., Amin, T.C. and Pardede, R., 1993. Geological Map of the Baturaja
Quadrangle, Sumatera. 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Gafoer, S., Amin, T.C. and Pardede, R., 1994. Geology of the Baturaja
Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Baturape-Cindako Volcanics

Age : Middle Miocene to Pliocene
Nomenclature : Sukamto and Supriatna (1982)
Type Locality : G. Baturape, west of G. Lompobatang, South Sulawesi
Description : The unit consists of lava and breccia, with intercalations of some tuffs and
conglomerate. The volcanic rocks are basaltic in composition, mostly porphyritic
with large phenocrysts of pyroxene up to 1 cm and partly aphanitic; and greenish
dark grey to black in colour. Lava commonly displays columnar and sheeted
jointing. The breccia consists mostly of coarse components, 15-60 cm, mainly
basaltic with small amounts of andesitic material, cemented with coarse tuff to
lapilli, and contains abundant pyroxene fragments.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit overlies unconformably the Miocene Camba Formation
Thickness : 1250 m
Distribution : Southern part of the south area of Sulawesi, such as in G. Baturape, G. Cindako,
Bulubunebune, B. Paowang, B .Sairu, B. Bulubu, east of Takalar area, B.
Bonglangi and B. Batumanae
Depositional Setting : Volcanism: subaerial/terrestrial
EconomicAspect : Galena mineralization occurred in Baturape area.
Remark : -
Reference : Sukamto, R. and Supriatna, S., 1992. Geologic Map of the Ujungpandang,
Benteng and Sinjai Quadrangle, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Baturetno Formation

Nomenclature : Surono et al. (1992 a,b)
Type Locality : Baturetno Village, ± 50 km south of Surakarta, Surakarta-Giritontro Quadrangle,
Central Jawa
Description : Black clay, mud, silt and sand.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit is lying unconformable on the Tanjung Units.
Distribution : From Wuryantoro, southward to Giritontro, Giriwoyo and around Baturetno (the
upper streams of Bengawan Solo).
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial; alluvial deposits or lake, or old alluvium of Old Bengawan Solo.
Tectonic Setting : The sediments formed on the area south of magmatic arc of north margin of
Forearc basin or possibly inter-arc basin.
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Remark : No data
Reference : Surono, Toha, B., and Sudarno, I., 1992a. Geological Map of the Surakarta-
Giritontro Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Surono, Toha, B., and Sudarno, I., 1992b. Geology of the Surakarta-Giritontro
Name of Unit : Bau Limestone

Age : Upper Jurassic
Type Locality : Bau mining area, rugged hills in southeast on Sarawak (Malaysia) border.
Description : Limestone, fine-coasre, well bedded massive, partly recrystallised, locally
oolithic; some dark grey fine argillaceous limestone with pyrite.
Fossil Content : Gastropods, bivalves, echinoids, forams, algae, rudist corals
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlies the Pedawan Formation; non conformably overlies the
Jagoi Granodiorite.
Thickness : > 50 m
Distribution : Along Kumba River, in the Sambas/Siluas Sheet Kalimantan
Tectonic Setting : -
EconomicAspect : Gold in form of vein within the Bau Limestone.
Remark : Name adopted from Wolfenden (1965) and Wilford & Kho (1965)
Reference : Rusmana, E. and Pieters, P.E., 1993a. Geological Map of the Sambas/Siluas
Bandung.
Rusmana, E., Sutrisno, Langford, R.P., Kington, F.de and Trail, D.S., 1993b.
Geology of the Sambas/Siluas Sheet area, Kalimantan. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Baucau Formation

Age : Pleistocene to Recent
Type Locality : Baucau area (town), Baucau Sheet, East Timor
Description : Reefal limestone, calcirudite and calcarenite.
Fossil Content : Trochus sp., Turbo cf. petholatus, Cypraea spp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably overlain by the Suai Formation
Thickness : 100 m
Distribution : Baucau Sheet, East Timor
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine, reef
Tectonic Setting : Uplifted coral reef in outer arc
Remark : -
Reference : Partoyo, E., Hermanto, B., Bachri, S., 1995. Geological Map of the Baucau Sheet,
East Timor, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bawang Dacite

Age : Middle Eocene
Nomenclature : Suwarna et al. (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Mount Bawang, Singkawang Sheet, Kalimantan
Description : Dacite, minor tonalite, moderately magnetic. Phenocrysts of dacite : plagoclase,
quartz and minor biotite Tonalite : small altered hornblende phenocrysts and
altered biotite, local small hornblende-rich xenoliths.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes Serantak Volcanics, Mensibau Granodiorite, Raya Volcanics, and
Bengkayang Group, equivalent to Serantak Dacite Pophiry of JICA (1982) and
Wing Easton (1904).
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Thickness : -
Distribution : Northeast corner of the Singkawang Sheet, West Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Late stage magmatic activity accompanying Serantak Volcanics, Large intrusive
body small stocks and dykes.
Tectonic Setting : Island arc
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : New name: derived from Mt. Bawang. K-Ar age (whole rock) 51.3±2.6 m.a.
(JICA, 1982)
Reference : Suwarna, N., Sutrisno, Keyser, F.de, Langford, R.P. and Trail, D.S., 1993a.
Geological Map of the Singkawang Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological
Suwarna, N., Sutrisno, Keyser, F.de, Langford, R.P. and Trail, D.S., 1993b.
Geology of the Singkawang Sheet, Kalimantan. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Beach Ridge Deposit of JAKARTAAND KEPULAUAN SERIBU (Qbr)

Age : Holocene
Nomenclature : Turkandi et al. (1992 a, b)
Type Locality : -
Description : Fine to coarse sands, well sorted, clay with mollusc fragments and shells.
Fossil Content : Bivalves
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain unconformably by the alluvial deposits and overlies unconformably the
alluvial fan.
Thickness : ± 10 m
Distribution : Along the northern coastal area, parallel to the beach line, within the Jakarta &
Kepulauan Seribu Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Littoral: beach
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Forming sand dunes.
Reference : Turkandi, T., Sidarto, Agustyanto, D.A. and Purbo Hadiwidjoyo, M.M., 1992 a.
Geological Map of the Jakarta and Kepulauan Seribu Quadrangle, Jawa,
Turkandi, T., Sidarto, Agustyanto, D.A. and Purbo Hadiwidjoyo, M.M., 1992 b.
Geology of the Jakarta and Kepulauan Seribu Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological
Name Of Unit : Beatang Ultramafic Complex

Age : Pliocene - Miocene
Type Locality : A. Beantang, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Tectonic melange of sheared to massive serpentinite, Geumpang Formation
(Mug) rocks and granodiorite blocks of Tmi age.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain by alluvium
Thickness : -
Tectonic Setting : subduction/accretionary prism zone
Remark : -
and Thompson, S.J., 1983. Geological Map of the Takengon Quadrangle,
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Name of Unit : Bebulu Formation

Age : Miocene
Nomenclature : Hidayat & Umar (1994)
Type Locality : Bebulu Village, Balikpapan Quadrangle, East Kalimantan
Description : Limestone with intercalations of silty claystone and marl.
Fossil Content : Lepidocyclina ephippioides, Lepidocyclina sp., Operculina sp., Operculinella
sp., Miogypsinoides sp., Cycloclypeous sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlies conformably the Pamaluan Formation.
Distribution : Balikpapan and Sampanahan Quadrangles, East Kalimantan
Tectonic Setting : Foreland basin
Remark : -
Reference : Hidayat, S. and Umar, I, 1994. Geological Map of the Balikpapan Quadrangle,
Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Befoor Formation

Age : Pliocene to Pleistocene (N21 - N22)
Nomenclature : Ratman et al. (1989)
Type Locality : Befoor River, Manokwari sheet, Irian Jaya
Description : Non-calcareous and calcareous sandstone, mudstone, siltstone, and minor
conglomerate; rare calcarenite. Commonly well bedded, in places cross-bedded,
but mudstone also massive. Moderately consolidated. In places intercalations of
lignite. Sandstone: olive-grey, poorly sorted, porous, friable, polymictic, but with
quartz dominant over lithic clasts. Siltstone: greenish grey to olive-grey,
commonly micaceous. Mudstone: greenish grey to bluish grey. Conglomerate:
polymictic; clast size from granule to 1 m, but mostly pebbles.
Fossil Content : Globigerina calida, Globigerinoides conglobatus, Gs. ruber, Gs. sacculifer,
Globorotalia acostaensis, Gr. crassaformis, Gr. humerosa, Gr. menardii, Gr.
tosaensis, Gr. trumcatulinoides, Gr. tumida, Hastigerina aequilateralis, H.
siphonifera, Pulleniatina, obliquiloculata, Pu. primalis, Sphaeroidinella
dehiscens; Bolivina sp., Bulimina sp., Lenticulina sp., Uvigerina spp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit unconformably overlies the Maruni Limestone; conformable &
unconformable bellow Manokwari Fm.
Distribution : In the eastren part of the Arfak Mountains near Massawui Point and inmediately
west of the lower course of the Ransiki River. Birds Head Region: Ransiki and
Manokwari Sheet.
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine to estuarine
Tectonic Setting : Continent
EconomicAspect : Some mudstone is potential seal for hydrocarbon
Remark : The Name of Befoor Formation was introduced by Patchett and Hottinger (1937)
for a basal unit of the thick sequence of Pliocene/Pleistocene sediment exposed in
the Manokwari Sheet area.
Reference : Ratman, N., Robinson G.P. & Pieters, P.E., 1989 Geological Map of Manokwari
Sheet, Irian Jaya, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bebuluh Formation

Age : Lower Early Middle Miocene
Nomenclature : Supriatna et al. (1995)
Type Locality : Bebuluh village, Samarinda Sheet, East Kalimantan.
Description : Reef limestone with intercalations of sandy limestone and shale; crystalline
limestone locally, irregularly jointed.
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Fossil Content : Lepidocyclina sumatrensis, Miogypsina sp., Miogypsinoides sp., Operculina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably overlain by the Pulau Balang Formation
Thickness : About 300 m
Distribution : Mt. Bukitbiru and surrounding, forming north-south lense-like bodies, in the
Samarinda Sheet, East Kalimantan; also in the Sangata and Balikpapan
Quadrangles.
Tectonic Setting : Continental Passive margin
Remark : Type section is Mt. Batubiru, Samarinda Sheet, East Kalimantan.
Reference : Supriatna, S., Sukardi and Rustandi, E., 1995. Geological Map of the Samarinda
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bekulap Unit

Age : Pleistocene
Type Locality : L. Bekulap, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Dacitic pyroclastic; extensive breccia flows to north.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain by Toba Tuff, overlain by Pyroclastic Unit of Bekulap.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial to fluviatile condition
Remark : Poorly known area. Previously unrecorded? Explosion crater (initial Sr87/86 ratios
0.7088-970).
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geology of the Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Belaban Granite

Age : Upper Jurassic
Nomenclature : de Keyser & Rustandi (1993); Rustandi & de Keyser (1993).
Type Locality : Mount Belabantujuh, Ketapang Sheet, West Kalimantan
Description : Hornblende (biotite) quartz monzodiorite and monzonite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intruded by Sukadana Granite
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Ketapang Sheet, West Kalimantan
Remark : -
Reference : Rustandi, E., and de Keyser, F., 1993. Geological Map of the Ketapang Sheet,
Bandung.
de Keyser, F., and Rustandi, E., 1993. Geology of the Ketapang Sheet,
Kalimantan. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Belawayan Granite

Age : Early Cretaeous
Nomenclature : Heryanto & Sanyoto (1994)
Type Locality : Belawayan River,Amuntai Quadrangle
Description : Granite associated with granodiorite and diorite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes metamorphic rocks.
Thickness : -
Distributions : Southeastern part ofAmuntai Quadrangle.
EconomicAspect : Building materials
Remark : -
Reference : Heryanto, R. and Sanyoto, P., 1994. Geological Map of the Amuntai Quadrangle,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Belok Gadang Formation

Nomenclature : Rock et al. (1983 a, b)
Type Locality : B. Natal, Tombang Ganabah to Balok Gadang (5336 0709), Sumatera
Description : Interbedded arenites, sometimes calcareous, colour argillites at north passing
southwards into red siliceous argillites with lenses/bands of red radiolarian cherts.
At Balok Gadang sheared red chert/argillites at lenses in and underlain by massive
green blocky aphanitic spilitic lava. Some white clay interbeds. Manganese rich
horizon (umbers with bauxite nodule) near Balok Gadang, transgressive dolomite
veins and pervasive dolomitisation locally.
Slate, red argillites, limestones, green schist, meta siltstones, altered porphyritic
basic meta volcanics, red cherts and spilitic lava found as float.
Fossil Content : Radiolaria. No further description is available.
Stratigraphic Relationship : No data
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Bathyal
Tectonic Setting : Possibly trech slope sequences
Remark : -
Reference : Rock, N.M.S., Aldiss, D.T., Aspden, J.A., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Kartawa, W., Miswar, Thompson, S.J. and Whandoyo, 1983a. Geological Map of
the Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Rock, N.M.S., Aldiss, D.T., Aspden, J.A., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Kartawa, W., Miswar, Thompson, S.J. and Whandoyo, 1983b. Geology of the
Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Belumai Member of Peutu Formation

Age : Early to Middle Miocene
Type Locality : S. Belumai, Medan Quadrangle
Description : Reefal limestones, glauconitic sandstones, siltstones.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain unconformably by the Bampo Formation, overlain unconformably by
Baong Formation.
Distributions : Medan Quadrangle, Sumatra
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Depositional Setting : Sub littoral shallow marine

Remark : Formerly “Belumai Formation”
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geology of the Medan Quadrangle, Sumatra.
Name of Unit : Benai Formation

Age : Not older than Miocene
Nomenclature : Suwarna and Noya (1995)
Type Locality : Benai Mountain, in the head water of Grime River, Jayapura (Cyclops) Sheet,
Irian Jaya
Description : Limestone
Fossil Content : Coral, algae and mollusc fragments, echinoids, Marginopora sp., Globorotalia
sp., Archaias sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This formation probably interfingering with theAurimi Formation.
Thickness : + 100 m
Distribution : Northern Mountain: Jayapura Sheet
Depositional Setting : Littoral - neritic.
Tectonic Setting : Transition complex
Remark : May be correlated with B member of Mamberamo Formation.
Reference : Suwarna, N. and Noya, Y., 1995. Geological Map of Jayapura (Cyclops) Sheet,
Irian Jaya, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bengara Formation

Age : Late Cretaceous - Upper Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Hidayat et al. (1995)
Type Locality : Bengara River, Bengara Village, Kalimuara Sekatak, Tarakan & Sebatik Sheets,
East Kalimantan
Description : Claystone, siltstone, shale. Interbedded with highly indurated claystone, siltstone
and shale with tuff intercalations; commonly silicified and metamorphosed in
places. Parallel wavy laminations and flute cast structure.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlain by the Sembakung Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Exposed in the western part of the Tarakan Sheet area and as a small exposure in
Tanjung Redeb Sheet area, East Kalimantan.
Depositional Setting : Adistal turbidite deposit in deep marine environment.
Tectonic Setting : Trench slope self
Remark : No data
Reference : Hidayat, S., Amiruddin and Satrianas, D., 1995. Geological Map of the Tarakan
Sebatik Sheet, Kalimantan. 250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bengga Limestone Member of Lam Minuet Formation

Age : Late Jurassic Early Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Bennet et al. (1981 a, b)
Type Locality : Upper Kr. Bengga, BandaAceh Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Metalimestones, marbles and altered volcanics.
Thickness : No data
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Depositional Setting : Probably marine
Remark : Associated with Gle Seukeun Intrusive Complex.
Whandoyo, R., 1981a. Geologic Map of the Banda Aceh Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Whandoyo, R., 1981b. Geology of the Banda Aceh Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Bengkayang Group

Age : Late Triassic - Jurassic
Nomenclature : Suwarna et al. (1993)
Type Locality : Bengkayang Town, Singkawang Sheet, West Kalimantan.
Description : Tuffaceous and lithic sandstone and felsic tuff, overlain by interbedded sandstone
and shale, overlain by sandstone and minor conglomerate, overlain by
interbedded sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.
Fossil Content : Ammonite, Herpoceras sp., Dactylioceras (Orthodactylites) sp
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformable under Pendawan Formation, Raya and Niut Volcanics, inruded by
Mensibau Granodiorite, Sintang Intrusion; lower part possibly equivalent to
Triassic Sadong Formation.
Distribution : Northeastern part of Sanggau Quadrangle; northeast corner of Singkawang
Quadrangle and southwestern part of the Sambas Siluas Sheet, West Kalimantan.
Depositional Setting : Shallow to deep marine, turbidite, volcanism
Remark : Introduced by Wing Eston (1904); followed by Hirano & others (1981) and JICA
(1982).
Reference : Suwarna, N., Sutrisno, Keyser, F.de, Langford, R.P. and Trail, D.S., 1993.
Geological Map of the Singkawang Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological
Name of Unit : Bentang Formation

Age : Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Supriatna et al. (1992)
Type Locality : Bentang Village, Karangnunggal Quadrangle
Description : Calcareous sandstone, tuffaceous sandstone, claystone, mudstone, calcareous
sandstone, with glouconite, clayey sandstone with intercalation of claystone and
lenses of limestone.
Fossil Content : Globorotalia acostaensis, Globigerinoides conglobatus, Globigerinoides
immaturus, Globoquadrina altispira, Globorotalia menardii, Globigerinoides
extremus, Orbulina universa, Globorotalia sp., Globigerina foliata.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlies unconformably the Pamutuan and Jampang Formations.
Thickness : 800 m
Distribution : Karangnunggal Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Neritic
Remark : This unit in the Tasikmalaya Quadrangle is called the Halang Fromation
Reference : Supriatna, S., Sarmili, L., Sudana, D. and Koswara, A., 1992. Geological Map of
the Karangnunggal Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and
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Name of Unit : Bentaro Volcanics

Nomenclature : Bennett et al. (1981 a, b)
Type Locality : Kr. Bentaro, Banda Aceh Quadrangle. Hypostratotype at Kr. Geupeue, Kr. Jreue
(below Mull), west coast BandaAceh Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Porphyritic basalts and andesine basalts and aglomerates: associated mafic dykes.
Basaltic vents surrounded by tuff, breccias and volcanic sediments near Lam No
and N of Kr. Bentaro.
Fossil Content : -
Thickness : 1000 m
Remark : Mildy regionally metamorphosed.
Name of Unit : Beo Limestone (Formation)

Age : Quaternary
Nomenclature : Sukamto & Suwarna (1986)
Type Locality : Beo Bay, in the Karakelang Island, North Sulawesi
Description : Uplifted coralline limestone which generally forms terraces. The uplifting
reached 200 m high in between Beo and Rainis.
Fossil Content : Molluscs and larger foraminifera
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit unconformably overlies theAwit Formation
Thickness : 200 m
Distribution : This unit is found surrounding the Karakelang, Salababu, Nanusa, Kabaruang,
Tifore and Mayu Islands.
Tectonic Setting : Island arc
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : -
Reference : Sukamto, R. and Suwarna, S., 1986. Geological Map of the Talaud Sheet,
Name of Unit : Berai Formation

Age : Early Oligocene to Early Miocene
Nomenclature : Heryanto et al. (1994)
Type Locality : Mt. Berai, peak of Mt. Gamping east of Tanjung, Sampanahan Quadrangle,
Kalimantan
Description : Limestone with intercalation of marl and claystone.
Fossil Content : Spiroclypeus sp., Pellatispira sp., Nummulites sp., Hesterotegina sp., Borelis sp.
and Rotalia sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably on top of Tanjung Formation and interfingers with Pamaluan
Formation.
Thickness : 1250 m
Distribution : Mt. Berai, Teweh River, north of Purukcahu, Sampanahan Quadrangle,
Kalimantan
Remark : No data
Reference : Heryanto, R., Supriatna, S., Rustandi, E. and Baharuddin, 1994. Geological Map
of the Sampanahan Quadrangle, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research
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Name of Unit : BeranganAndesite

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Ratman et al. (1989)
Type Locality : Berangan Mountain Bijekorf Mountain in the Manokwari and Mar Sheet (3015)
Description : Massive, poorly sorted agglomerate with fragments of porphyritic, scoriaceous
basalt and andesite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Tamrau Fm. Correlated with Befoor Fm. and Jamur volc
Thickness : 400 m
Distribution : Birds Head Region: Manokwari Sheet.
Depositional Setting : Fluvial - Terrestrial
Tectonic Setting : Volc. IslandArc
Remark : d'Audretsch et al. (1966) place these rocks within the Auwewa Fm. (Late Eocene
Early Miocene)
Reference : Ratman, N., Robinson G.P. & Pieters, P.E., 1989. Geological Map of Manokwari
Sheet, Irian Jaya, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Developmen Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bergang Granite

Age : Mesozoic or Paleozoic
Nomenclature : Cameron et al. (1983a,b)
Type Locality : Bergang Village, Takengon Quadrangle
Description : Biotite granite, marginal silicification.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes Kluet Formation
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Southwest of Bergang area, Takengon Sheet, Sumatra
EconomicAspect : Building/construction material
Remark : Deeply weathered, 15 km2 in area.
Harahap, H., Jeffery, D.H., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rocks, N.M.S.
and Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geology of the Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Berhala Intrusion

Age : Middle Permian - Late Triassic
Type Locality : Berhala Island, Tebingtinggi Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Partially gneissose, pottasic biotite-granite with accessory garnet, monarzite,
tourmaline, sillimanite, cordierite, dumortierite/garnet aplites and pegmatites.
Quartz syenite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Cuts sillimanite gneisses and schists, inclusions of diopsite garnet calsilicates,
basalts and gabbro, cassiterite, fluorite, topaz, monazite and xenolite in beach
sands.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Tebingtinggi Quadrangle, Sumatera
EconomicAspect : Cassiterite (tin)
Remark : Almost certainly a crustal melt (“S-type” granite)
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Aspden, J.A., Miswar and Syah, H.H., 1981a. Geological Map of
the Tebingtinggi Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Cameron, N.R., Aspend, J.A., Miswar and Rock N.M.S. 1981b. The Geology of
the Tebingtinggi Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Beropa Tuff

Age : Middle Miocene - Pliocene
Nomenclature : Ratman andAtmawinata (1988)
Type Locality : Beropa Village (2013-6), Mamuju Quadrangle, Irian Jaya
Description : Interbedded tuff and tuffaceous sandstone. Tuff is reddish white-greyish white,
fine to medium grained, with biotite, feldspar and quartz. The tuffaceous
sandstone is intercalated by volcanic breccia and wacke sandstone.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingering with the Talaya Volcanics and unconformably overlies the
Latimojong Formation.
Distribution : Beropa Village (S. Uroh) and the south and north of Kalumpang Village in the part
of the Mamuju Sheet (2013).
Tectonic Setting : Volc. Island arc
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : This unit is supposed to be a member of the Talaya Volcanics.
Reference : Ratman, N. and Atmawinata, S., 1988. Geological Map of Mamuju Quadrangle,
Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Beser Formation

Age : Miocene
Nomenclature : Sukamto (1975 & 1990)
Type Locality : Mount Beser, Jampang & Balekambang Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Andesitic volcanic breccia, lahar breccia, tuff, pumiceous tuff with intercalation
of tuffaceous sandstone, tuffaceous claystone and conglomerate.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingers with the Cikondang Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Jampang & Balekambang Quadrangle, Jawa
Remark : -
Reference : Sukamto, R., 1975. Geological Map of the Jampang and Balekambang
Quadrangles, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Survey of Indonesia, Bandung.
Sukamto, R., 1990. Geology of the Jampang and Balekambang Sheet area, West
Java. Geological Survey of Indonesia, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Betung Volcanics

Age : Late Triassic or early / Late Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Heryanto et al. (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Mount Betung, south of Ketungau River, Sintang Sheet, West Kalimantan
Description : Dolerite and diorite, basalt, andesite lava; tuff and volcanic breccia, variably
tectonized, foliated, altered, and metamorphosed.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : In faulted contact with Selangkai Group; inferred to intrude and overlie Semitau
Complex. Late Triassic age based on close affinities with Serian and Jambu
Volcanics in Sanggau Sheet.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Isolated hills in the west of Kapuas River and south of Ketungau River, Sanggau
and Sintang Quadrangles, West Kalimantan.
Depositional Setting : Subaerial
Remark : No data
Reference : Heryanto, R., Harahap, H., Sanyoto, P., Williams, P.R. and Pieters, P.E., 1993a.
Geological Map of the Sintang Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological
Heryanto, R., Harahap, H., Sanyoto, P., Williams, P.R. and Pieters, P.E., 1993b.
Geology of the Sintang Sheet area, Kalimantan. Geological Research and
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Name of Unit : Beurieng Granodiorite

Nomenclature : Cameron et al. (1983a,b)
Type Locality : G. Beurieng, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Fine medium grained hornblende biotite granodiorite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes Gume Formation, overlain by Kueh Formation
Thickness : No data
Distributions : G. Beurieng area, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatra
Remark : -
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Rocks, N.M.S. and Thompson, S.J., 1983a. Geological Map of the Takengon
Centre, Bandung.
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C.,Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Rocks, N.M.S. and Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geological Map of the Takengon
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Biaro Volcanics

Age : Late Miocene Early Pliocene
Nomenclature : Samodra (1994)
Type Locality : Biaro Island, Sangihe and Siau Sheets, Sulawesi
Description : Alternations of volcanic breccia and lava, with intercalations of lithic tuff and
tuffaceous sandstone. Volcanic breccia has an open fabric and poorly sorted, it is
dominated by andesite and basalt components. Part of lava is amygdaloidal,
composed of andesitic-basaltic with pillow structure appearance. Some
intercalations of weathered lapili tuff has thickness range from 2-3 m. medium to
coarse-grained tuffaceous sandstone is parallel laminated and unfossilliferous.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Fault contact with Bukide Volcanics. Intruded by diorite and andesite.
Thickness : 300 m
Distributions : Sangihe and Siau Sheet, Sulawesi
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial to transtitional conditions.
Tectonic Setting : IslandArc
EconomicAspect : Mineralization ofAu; Fe;Ag; Cu; Pb.
Remark : It correlates with similar unit well exposed in north-arm of Sulawesi leads a
suggestion of late Miocene Early Pliocene age.
Reference : Samodra, H., 1994. Geological Map of the Sanghie and Siau Sheet, Sulawesi,
Name Of Unit : Biden Granite

Age : Mesozoic to Paleozoic
Type Locality : Kr. Biden, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Muscovite granite, quartz-muscovite-tourmaline, granite-pegmatites.
Fossil Content : -
Thickness : No data
Tectonic Setting : Magmatic arc or basement complex
Remark : No data
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Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Centre, Bandung.
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Ghazali, S.A., Harahap, H., Jeffery, D.H., Kartawa, W., Ngabito, H., Rocks,
N.M.S. and Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geology of the Takengon Quadrangle,
Name of Unit : Bidin Member of Peutu Formation

Age : Early to Middle Miocene
Type Locality : Kr. Bidin (283 520), Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Calcareous sandstones, thinner silty sandstones, some glauconitic local basal
rudites.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably underlain by the Keutapang Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Open marine inner sublittoral, paralic to fluviatile
Tectonic Setting : Intramontane basin
Remark : No data
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Centre, Bandung.
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C.,Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Rocks, N.M.S. and Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geological Map of the Takengon
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bilungala Granite

Age : Middle Late Miocene
Type Locality : Bilungala town, 1:100.000 Bilungala Sheet, Sulawesi
Description : Granite and granodiorite : pink to gray color, holocrystalline, inequigranular with
phenocrysts of quartz, plagioclase, feldspar (orthoclase). The groundmass
consists quartz, plagioclase, feldspar, biotite (?), and mafic minerals. The
plagioclase is partly altered to clay mineral.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Non conformable and fault contact with Lower Meber and Middle Member of
Bilungala Volcanics
Thickness : -
Distributions : 1:100.000 Bilungala Sheet, Sulawesi
Remark : Based on the stratigraphic relationship, this unit has similar age to the Diorite
Taluda (Tmdt).
Reference : Partoyo, E., Sukarna, D., Surono, Bachri, S., Supandjono, R.J.B, and Bawono, S.
1997. Geological Map of the Bilungala Sheet, 1:100.000, Sulawesi. Geological
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Name of Unit : Bilungala Volcanics

Age : Early Miocene - Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Apandi et.al. (1977)
Type Locality : Bilungala River, to the east of Gorontalo, North Sulawesi
Description : Consist dominantly of breccia, agglomerate, lava and tuff. The lava flows are
generally andesitic to basaltic. The breccias are very coarse-grained, andesitic
composition, locally conglomeratic, with intercalations of tuff, sandstone and
claystone, and lenses of limestone. Small foraminifera fossils occur in marly clay.
Koperberg (1928) reported the occurrence of andesitic dykes in this unit. In the
area between Molobok and Nuangan along the SE coast, some of these volcanic
rocks are silicified, and contain very fine reddish-brown veinlets of quartz.
Mineralization, including gold and silver, occur in quartz veins in the river near
Paslaten village.
Fossil Content : Smaller foraminifera in marly clay. Description is not given
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit interfingers with the Dolokapa Formation and overlies the Tinombo
Formation (either the volcanic or sedimentary facies).
Thickness : 2700 m
Distribution : In the central part of the north arm of Sulawesi, mainly in the Tilamuta Sheet
(Bachri et al. 1993 & 1994) and in the Kotamobagu Sheet (Apandi & Bachri,
1998).
Depositional Setting : Volcanism: submarine stratovolcanoes
Tectonic Setting : Volcanic arc (calc-alkaline)
EconomicAspect : Mineralization of Cu-Au Porphyry was found in South Tombulito (Perello,
1994), with deposit of 140 million tons (0,43 % copper and 0.58 gr/ton gold in
Cabang Kiri tributary of Tombulilito River). And deposits of 82 million tons in
Mak River consists of 0.77 % copper and 0.39 gr/ton gold (Carlile et.al, 1990).
Remark : Firstly introduced by Trail (1974)
Reference : Apandi, T. and Bachri, S., 1998. Trail, D.S., 1974. Extract from General
Geological Survey on Block 2, Sulawesi. PT. Tropic Endeavour. Geological Map
of the Kotamubagu Sheet, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Binail Microgranite

Nomenclature : Rock et al. (1983 a, b)
Type Locality : Binail Mount, Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Description : Subvolcanic microgranite to rhyolite intrusives, often porphyritic. Strongly
sheared and hydrothermally altered, carrying much pyrite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Cuts the miscellaneous intrusives (Mpi)
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : Type sectionis Along main road Rao M. Sipongi (6066 0677), Lubuksikaping
Quadrangle, Sumatera
Reference : Rock, N.M.S., Aldiss, D.T., Aspden, J.A., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Kartawa, W., Miswar, Thompson, S.J. and Whandoyo, 1983a. Geological Map of
the Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Rock, N.M.S., Aldiss, D.T., Aspden, J.A., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Kartawa, W., Miswar, Thompson, S.J. and Whandoyo, 1983b. Geology of the
Lubuksikaping Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Binjai Unit of Sibayak Centre

Age : Pleistocene
Type Locality : Binjai Town, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Dacite breccia flows and tuffs.
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Tectonic Setting : VolcanicArc
Remark : L. Binjai (446 362), Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geological Map of the Medan Quadrangle,
Name of Unit : Bintang Formation

Age : Mesozoic (Raetian & Younger)
Nomenclature : Cameron et al. (1982 a, b, c)
Type Locality : No explanation
Description : Shale, sandstone and conglomerate, basal phyllite boulder conglomerates.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain by younger alluvium
Thickness : No data
Distribution : P. Sanglar Besar, Bengkalis Siak Sriindrapura Quadrangles, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Transitional Shallow marine
Remark : Gentle dips. Poorly known area. Type section is Sangla Besar, Bengkalis and Siak
Sriindrapura, Tanjungpinang Quadrangles, Sumatera.
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Ghazali, S.A. and Thompson, S.J., 1982 a. Geology of the
Bengkalis Siak Sriindrapura-Tanjungpinang Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological
Cameron, N.R., Ghazali, S.A. and Thompson, S.J., 1982 b. Geological Map of
the Siak Sriindrapura-Tanjungpinang Quadrangle, Sumatera. 1:250.000.
Cameron, N.R., Ghazali, S.A. and Thompson, S.J., 1982 c. Geological Map of the
Bengkalis Quadrangle, Sumatera. 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Bintunan Formation

Age : Pliocene - Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Gafoer et al. (1992 a,b)
Type Locality : Air Bintunan, Bengkulu Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Polymictic conglomerate, in the lower part intercalated with sandstone tuffaceous
claystone, and thin lignite/coal lenses the conglomerate is yellow grey color,
medium sorted, comprises clasts of andesite, pumice, tuff, slate and altered rock.
Breccia: black-grey color, dominated by volcanic fragments especially lava.
Claystone brownish grey, soft and friable, tuffaceous with pumice and silicified
wood also lignite intercalation.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The unit uncorformably overlies the Simpangaur Formation and it is correlated
with the Maur Formation.
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Thickness : No data
Distribution : Western part of the Bengkulu Quadrangle, Sungaipenuh Ketaun Quadrangle and
the Kotaagung Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Depositional Setting : Transitional with brackish water
Remark : -
Reference : Gafoer, S., Amin, T.C. and Pardede, R., 1992a. Geological Map of the Bengkulu
Centre, Bandung.
Gafoer, S., Amin, T.C. and Pardede, R., 1992b. Explanatory Notes of the
Geological Map of the Bengkulu Quadrangle, Sumatra, 1:250.000. Geological
Name of Unit : Birang Formation

Age : Oligocene-Miocene
Nomenclature : Situmorang & Burhan (1995)
Type Locality : No explanation
Description : Alternating marl, limestone, crystalline tuff and conglomerate in the upper part
and intercalation of marl, chert, conglomerate, quartz sandstone and limestone in
the lower part.
Fossil Content : Lepidocyclina (Eulepidina) ephippioides, Spiroclypeus sp., Miogypsina sp.,
Marginopora vertebralis, Operculina sp., Globigerina tripartita,
Globoquadrina altispira, Globorotalia mayeri, Gr. peripheroronda,
Globigerinoides immaturus, Gs. sacculifer, Praeorbulina transitoria, Uvigerina
sp., and Cassidulina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformable on Sembakung Formation and interfingers with Langap
Volcanics.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Tanjung Redeb and Muaralasan Quadrangles, Kalimantan
Remark : The name of Birang is somewhere in the Tanjung Redeb Quadrangle East
Kalimantan, but not shown on the map.
Reference : Situmorang, R.L. and Burhan, G., 1995. Geological Map of the Tanjung Redeb
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Biri Formation

Age : Eocene Oligocene
Nomenclature : Gafoer and Budhitrisna (1995).
Type Locality : Biri River, near Foya Mountains (Sarmi and Bufareh Sheet)
Description : Calcilutite and shale with basaltic lava intercalation.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This formation is nonconformably underlain by ultramafic rocks and probably
interfingers with theAuwewa Formation.
Thickness : 350 m
Distribution : Northern Mountain: Sarmi and Bufareh Sheets East of Foya Mountain and
Siduares Mountain.
Depositional Setting : Deep marine
Tectonic Setting : Transition complex
EconomicAspect : Construction material
Remark : Bar and Steup (1959) firstly introduced this formation
Reference : Gafoer, S. and Budhitrisna, T., 1995. Geological Map of Sarmi and Bufareh
Sheets, Irian Jaya, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Birim Formation

Age : Upper Pliocene - Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Bär et al. (1961)
Type Locality : Birim River, in the border with Papua Nugini
Description : Fine grained sediments with material of volcanic rocks, conglomerate. Amber
and silicified wood occur in places.
Fossil Content : Silicified wood
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlain the Buru Fm. and unconformably on the Kais
Limestone. The material of this formation was derived from Arem, Isil and
Koreon Hills.
Thickness : 750 m
Distribution : -
Depositional Setting : Littoral environment with marine intrusions
Tectonic Setting : Last episode of volcanism, probably intra plate volcanism
EconomicAspect : Lignite
Remark : Dow et al. (1986)
Reference : Bar, C.B., Cortel, H.J. and Escher, A.E., 1961. Geological Results of the Star
Mountains (“Sterrengebergte”) Expedition (Central Range, Netherlands New
Guinea). New Guinea, Geology. Vol.10, No.4 97 pp.
Dow, D.B., Robinson, G.P., Hartono, H., and Ratman, N., 1986. Geological Map
of Irian Jaya, Indonesia, 1:1000.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bisane Formation

Age : Permian
Type Locality : Noil (River) Bisane, Kupang Atambua Quadrangle, Timor
Description : The lower part consists of monotous layers of dark grey shale with purplish
siltstone, sandstone, and slate intercalations; lesser amounts of shale and more
sandstone in the upper part.
Fossil Content : Brachiopods, crinoids, coral, trilobite, Atomodesma sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : In the section, unconformably overlies by Bobonaro Complex and Ofu
Formation.
Thickness : 1000 m
Distribution : Kupang-Atambua Quadrangle Timor
Depositional Setting : Deep sea
Tectonic Setting : Para-autochtonous
EconomicAspect : Source rock for hydrocarbon
Remark : Lower part of Kekneno Serie or Flysch facies (Wanner, 1913; Molegraaff, 1913,
1914, 1915). Type section is the bank of Bisane River.
Reference : Rosidi, H.M.D., Djokrosapoetro, S., Gafoer, S. and Suwitodirdjo, 1996. Geologic
Map of the Kupang-Atambua Quadrangle, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Name of Unit : Biwa Gabbro

Nomenclature : Pieters and Sanyoto (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Mt. Biwa, Nangataman Sheet, West Kalimantan
Description : Olivine gabbro and minor diorite
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : The Biwa Gabbro intrudes Menunuk Volcanics and Sepauk Tonalite, overlain by
Tebidah Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Nangapinoh and Nangataman Sheets, West Kalimantan
Remark : Single Plug
Reference : Pieters, P.E. and Sanyoto, P., 1993a. Geological Map of the
Pontianak/Nangataman Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Pieters, P.E. and Sanyoto, P., 1993b. Geology of the Pontianak/Nangataman
Sheet, Kalimantan. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Blalak Volcanics

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Thanden, et al. (1996)
Type Locality : No data
Description : Hornblende biotite andesite lava, biotite perlite
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlain Gilipetung Volcanics and Kaligetas Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Magelang and Semarang Quadrangle, Central Jawa
Depositional Setting : Volcanism: subaerial/terrestrial
Remark : -
Reference : Thanden, R.E., Sumadirdja, H., Richards, P.W., Sutisna, K. and Amin, T.C., 1996.
Geological Map of the Magelang and Semarang Sheets, Jawa, 1:100.000.
Name of Unit : Blangkejeren Formation

Age : Pleistocene
Type Locality : Blangkejeren, Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Pebble to cobble gravels, sands, clays, thin peats, freshwater limestone.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain by the Rampang Formation, overlain by alluvium.
Thickness : 50 m
Distribution : Tapaktuan and Takengon Quadrangles, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Fluviatile to lacustrine
Tectonic Setting : Intra- arc basin
Remark : -
Whandoyo, R., 1982a. Geological Map of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera,
Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geological of the Tapaktuan Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Blawan Lake Deposits

Age : Holocene
Nomenclature : Agustiyanto & Santosa (1992a,b)
Type Locality : Blawan Village (Ijen Caldera), Situbondo Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Tuffaceous clay.
Thickness : 4m
Distributions : Situbondo Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Lake (paludal)
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Thickness of beds range from 3 10 cm.
Reference : Agustiyanto, D.A. and Santosa, S., 1993a. Geological Map of the Situbondo
Bandung.
Agustiyanto, D.A. and Santosa, S., 1993b. Geology of the Situbondo Quadrangle,
Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Bobonaro Complex

Age : Upper Miocene to Recent
Nomenclature : Bachri and Situmorang (1994).
Type Locality : Bobonaro Village in East Timor
Description : Chaotic rocks of boulder sized fragments within scaly clay matrix, contains
foraminifera (Lithologically consist of 2 principal constituents, there is scaly clay
and exotic blocks of various sizes).
Fossil Content : Globigerinoides immaturus, Gs. quadrilobus Gs. irregularis, Gs. ruber,
Globigerina bulloides, Ga. subcretacea, Globorotalia cultrata Gr. scitula, G.
truncatulinoides, Pulleniatina obliquiloculata, Sphaeroidinella dehiscens,
Bolivinita quadrilatera, Pullenia bulloides, Nonion pompilioides, Cassidulina
laevigata, Ceratobulimina pacifica, Uvigerina sp., Stillostomella lepidula,
Bulimina aculeata, Astrononion sp., Hyalinea balthica, Sphaeroidina bulloides,
Bulimina inflata, Bolivina robusta, Laticarinina pauperata, Hoglundina elegans,
Globigerina anqulisuturalis, Globigerina nepenthes, Globorotalia tumida,
Globoquadrina altispira.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Contact rock with older formations, suggest that they are of tectonic character
Thickness : thickness is different from one place to another
Distribution : East Timor and West Timor
Depositional Setting : Deep Marine
Tectonic Setting : Allochthon
EconomicAspect : Clay
Remark : Part of the Babonaro complex is a melange; Partoyo et.al (1995) named the unit as
Bobonaro Formation. Defined originally by Tappenbeck (1940), Van Bemmelen
(1949), Marks (1957),Audley-Charles (1968).
Reference : Bachri, S. and Situmorang, R.L (1994). Geological Map of the Dili Sheet, Timor,
1:250.000. Geological Research and Developmet Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bobong Formation

Age : Early Jurassic - Middle Jurassic
Nomenclature : Supandjono and Haryono (1993)
Type Locality : Bobong Village, Banggai Sheet, Maluku-Sulawesi
Description : Alternation of conglomerate, sandstone and shale with coal intercalation and
limestone. Here the sediments consist of continental "red beds". Coals up to 0,5
meter thick. Lenses of gypsum on the upper part of the unit.
Fossil Content : Molluscs, echinod, skeletal debris
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformable on the underlying basement. The quartz rich sandstones have
been correlated with the Nanak Formation in Northeastern Sulawesi. The Bobong
is unconformably underlain by Mangole Volcanics and Banggai Granite.
Thickness : 2000 m
Distribution : Western part of the Sanana Island (Banggai) between Wayfara and Sekom,
Taliabu Island and Peleng Island.
Depositional Setting : Littoral to shallow weater environment
Tectonic Setting : Continental ofAustralian Continent affinities
EconomicAspect : Hydrocarbon source and reservoir rocks, and coal beds up to 50 cm thick,
gypsum.
Remark : Oil stain was found in the sandstone. Type section is Tanjung Merah near Bobong
in southwest Taliabu.
Reference : Supanjono J.B. and Haryono, E., 1993. Geological Map of the Banggai Sheet,
Maluku-Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Boepinang Formation

Age : Early Pliocene - Late Pliocene
Nomenclature : Simandjuntak et al. (1993)
Type Locality : Boepinang area, Kolaka Sheet, , Southeast Sulawesi.
Description : Sandy clay, sandy marl and sandstone
Fossil Content : Globorotalia tumida, Gr. menardii, Gr. acostaensis, Gr. flexuosa,
Globigerinoides immaturus, Gs. extremus, Gs. sacculifer, Pulleniatina primalis,
Sphaeroidinellopsis seminulina, Hastigerina sp.
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Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit locally unconformably overlies the Langkowala Formation and is
unconformably overlain by the Buara andAlangga Formations.
Thickness : 450 m
Distribution : The Boepinang area, middle part of the Poleang River area; Wowouru; near
Lambo.
Depositional Setting : Marine environment
Tectonic Setting : Post orogenic marginal basin
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Karta Adipoetra and Sudiro (1973), Sukamto (1975) called marine sediment;
Sarasin and Sarasin (1901) called as the Celebes Mollase
Reference : Simandjuntak, T.O., Surono and Sukido, 1993. Geological Map of the Kolaka
Sheet, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bogal Limestone

Age : Triassic
Nomenclature : Rusmana et al. (1984)
Type Locality : Bogal Cape, at central part of south coast of Misool Island (2810 sheet)
Description : Indurated, well bedded, coralgae limestone and calcarenite, minor marl.
Fossil Content : Misolia misolica, Neoretzia sp., Palaeolina subcaumanica, Palaeocardita
trapezoidalis, P. globiformis, Indopecten misolensis.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The Bogal Limestone is unconformable in between the Yefbie Shale of the Fageo
Group and the Keskain Formation.
Thickness : 80 m
Distribution : Birds Head Region: Fak-Fak and Misool Sheets.
Depositional Setting : Reef and shoal facies, shallow marine
EconomicAspect : Oil reservoir
Remark : Wanner (1913) called "Ahyrides Kalkstein"
Reference : Rusmana, E., Hartono, U. and Pigram, C.J., 1989. Geologcal Map of the Misool
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bohorok Formation of the Tapanuli Group

Age : ? Late Carboniferous to Early Permian
Type Locality : S. Bohorok, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Non-bedded brecciated to conglomeratic meta wackes (“pebbly mudstone”),
subordinate dark slates, metaquartzose arenites, meta siltstones, meta limestones,
metarudites some crystall of tuff and other tuffaceous rocks. Biotite, tourmaline
and cordierite hornfelses and some schists known in float. Occasional granitoid
pods and veins. Generally slate-grade but some what variable.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain by Batumilmil Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Medan and Sidikalang Quadrangles, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Glasio-marine
Remark : Clast includes vein quartz, slate, phyllite, limestones, quartzose arenite
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geological of the Medan Quadrangle,
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Name of Unit : Bojong Formation

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Rusmana et al. (1991a,b)
Type Locality : Bojong Village, Serang Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Calcareous sandstone, sandy claystone, marl or lenses of limestone, tuffaceous
sandstone, tuff, conglomerate, tuff and marl.
Fossil Content : Foraminifa, molluscs
Distributions : Serang and Leuwidamar Quadrangles, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine to transitional environments.
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : This unit was called Bojong Lagen or Bojong Beds (Anonymous, 1938, p.19)
Reference : Rusmana, E., Suwitodirdjo, K. and Suharsono, 1991a. Geological Map of the
Centre, Bandung.
Rusmana, E., Suwitodirdjo, K. and Suharsono, 1991b. Geology of the Serang
Name of Unit : Bojonglopang Formation

Age : Early Miocene
Type Locality : Bojonglopang Village, Bogor Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Mainly massive reef limestone and bedded sandy limestone; near Bojonglopang.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingers with the Lengkong Formation and unconformably overlies the
Jampang Formation.
Distributions : Bogor Quadrangle, Jawa
EconomicAspect : Building/construction material
Remark : -
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bojonglopang Member of Cimandiri Formation

Nomenclature : Sukamto (1975 & 1990)
Type Locality : Bojonglopang Village, ± 30 km east of river mount of Cimandiri, Central
Jampang
Description : Coral/globigerina/bioclastic/sandy limestone with intercalations of marls,
sandstone, claystone, conglomerate at base and coal lenses.
Fossil Content : Lepidocyclina ferreroi, L. angulosa, L. rutteni stellata, L. radiata, Cycloclypeus
eidae, Cycloclypeus (Katacycloclypeus) annulatus, Miogypsina indonesiensis,
M. bifida, M. polymorpha, Heterostegina sp., Vicarya callosa, Cypraea
caputviperae, Pecten sp., Ostrea sp., Spondylus sp., Alveopora sp.,
Lithothamnium sp. (algae).
Stratigraphic Relationship : Changes gradually to the southeast into Nyalindung Member and to the
northward into of the Cimandiri Formation.
Distribution : From Pelabuhanratu Bay to the east
Depositional Setting : Deposited in shallow marine environment
EconomicAspect : Guano phospate in the limestone caves with reserve estimated to be ± 29,000 tons
containing 31.6 - 47.9% P2O5.
Remark : Formerly called the Kalketage by Koolhoven (1930); Noord kalkfacies by Dufjes
(1939)
Reference : Sukamto, R, 1990. Geology of the Jampang and Balekambang Sheet area, Jawa,
Sukamto, R, 1975. Geologcial Map of the Jampang and Balekambang Sheet,
West Java, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Bojongmanik Formation

Age : Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Santosa (1991 a,b)
Type Locality : Bojongmanik Village, South Banten
Description : Alternation of arkosic sandstone and calcareous sandstone with marl; claystone
intercalated by lignite and sandy tuff.
Fossil Content : Globoquadrina venezuelana, Globigerinoides immaturus, Globigerina inflata,
Globigerinoides trilobus, Globigerinoides ruber, Globigerinoides sacculifer,
Globorotalia menardii, Elphidium craticulatum, Globoquadrina dehiscens,
Pulleniatina primalis, Orbulina universa, Ammonia beccarii and Asterorotalia
trispinosa.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain unconformably by the Bojong Formations and alluvium deposit.
Interfingers with the Honje Formation.
Thickness : 500 m
Distribution : Leuwidamar,Anyer, Serang, Cikarang and Ujungkulon Quadrangles, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial shallow marine
Remark : Bodjongmanik Lagen (Anonymous, 1938), Bodjongmanik Beds (Marks, 1958)
Reference : Santosa, S., 1991a. Geological Map of the Anyer Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000.
Santoso, S., 1991b. Geology of the Anyer Quadrangle, West Jawa. Geological
Name of Unit : Boliohuto Diorite

Age : Upper Miocene
Nomenclature : Bachri et al. (1993)
Type Locality : G. Boliohuto, west of Gorontalo
Description : Quartz diorite, adamellite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Uconformably overlies the Bilungala Volcanics.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Northeast Tilamuta Village, south of Sumalata Village, southwest of Limboto
Lake.
Tectonic Setting : Magmatic arc/volcano plutonic arc
EconomicAspect : Building material and construction material
Remark : Introduced by Trail (1974)
Reference : Bachri, S., Sukido and Ratman, N., 1993. Geological Map of the Tilamuta Sheet,
Name of Unit : Bone Diorite

Age : Early Miocene - Middle Miocene.
Nomenclature : Apandi (1977)
Type Locality : Bone River, Gorontalo area
Description : Diorite form a suite of intrusives which also include granite, granodiorite, locally
trachyte, gabbro and lamprophyre. Mineralogically they corespond to the I - type
granitoids. These intrusives were probably emplaced in several episodes. Pyrite
and chalcopyrite mineralization occur around some of the Bone Granitoid Suite
intrusives.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Apparently the intrusive rocks intruded into the rocks older than the Tondano
Tuff.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Gorontalo and Bolaang Mongondow area, North Sulawesi; also found in the
Kuandang Bay area and in Paleleh, west of Kuandang.
Tectonic Setting : Volcano-Plutonic arc
EconomicAspect : The diorite and granite can be utilized as tile materials.
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Remark : The suite is assummed to be co-genetic with the Bilungala Volcanics with which it
makes up an island arc sequence formed from west-directed subduction along the
Early Miocene North Sulawesi Arc, prior to that Arc's collision with the Sula
Platform in the Middle Miocene. Bone Dioritic Suite was introduced by Trail
(1972) for the diorite (granitoid) exposed to the east of the Gorontalo Fault. An
age of 16 m.a. (early-Middle Miocene) was obtained for the Bone Diorite by
Lowder & Dow (1978).
Reference : Apandi, Tj., 1977. Geological Map of the Gorontalo Sheet, North Sulawesi,
Name of Unit : Bonebone Formation

Age : Late Miocene - Early Pliocene
Nomenclature : Simandjuntak et al. (1991)
Type Locality : Bonebone Village, 20 km east of Masamba, South Sulawesi
Description : Alternating lithic arenites, conglomerates, marl and tuffaceous clay.
Fossil Content : Globoquadrina dehiscens, Globorotalia acostaensis, Gr. plesiotumida.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit unconformably overlies the older units.
Thickness : 750 m
Distribution : Masamba area, Bonebone, up to the north of Bantai Dulu (north of the Bone Bay
area).
Tectonic Setting : Post-orogenic marginal basin
EconomicAspect : Reservoir rock for hydrocarbon
Remark : This unit is equivalent with the Celebes Molasse of Sarasin and Sarasin (1901).
Reference : Simandjuntak, T.O., Rusmana, E., Surono and Supandjono, J.B., 1991.
Geological Map of the Malili Quadrangle, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological
Name of Unit : Bongka Formation

Nomenclature : Surono et al. (1993)
Type Locality : The Bongka River (Between Gunung Lumut and Bukit Sinaran, west of Batui),
Batui Quadrangle, Sulawesi
Description : Alternating sandstone, conglomerate, marl and claystone, with nodule and
calcareous clay, with sedimentary strucrures, including: graded bedding, cross-
bedding, load cast, parallel lamination, convolute lamination, scour and fill.
Fossil Content : Globorotalia crassaformis, Gr. crassaformis ronda, Gr. menardii, Gr.
multicamerata, Gr. tumida, Globoquadrina venezuelana, Gq. altispira,
Globigerinoides immaturus, Gs. extremus, Gs. obliquus, Pulleniatina primalis,
Orbulina universa.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies Salodik Formation, Poh Formation, Ophiolite Complex
and interfingering with Tomata Formation. It can be correlated with Kintom Fm,
Tomata Fm, Bonebone Fm, and Larona Fm.
Thickness : 600 m
Distribution : East arm of Sulawesi area, particularly in the western and northwestern parts of
the Batui Sheet.
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine to parallic
Tectonic Setting : Post-orogenic intermountain to marginal basins
EconomicAspect : Lignite
Remark : The lower part of this formation was deposited by gravity flow current as
submarine fan deposits.
Reference : Surono, Simandjuntak, T.O., Situmorang, R.L. and Hadiwijoyo, S., (1993).
Geological Map of the Batui Quadrangle, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological
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Name of Unit : Borolalo Formation

Age : Upper Cretaceous (Maocstrichtian - Campanian)
Nomenclature : Partoyo et.al (1995)
Type Locality : Borolalo Hill (north of the beach atAliambata)
Description : Thickly bedded or massive limestone, with chert intercalation and calcareous
shale. Contains foraminifera.
Fossil Content : Foraminifera; record of species is not available.
Stratigraphic Relationship : In the section, unconformably overlies by Dartolu Formation.
Thickness : 200 m
Distribution : Mount Wai Builo range Baucau Sheet, East Timor
Depositional Setting : Deep sea environment
Tectonic Setting : Allochthonous
Remark : Named byAudley Charles, (1968)
Reference : Partoyo, E., Hermanto, B. and Bachri, S., 1995. Geological Map of the Baucau
Sheet, East Timor, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Brakas Formation

Age : Late Miocene - Pliocene
Nomenclature : Sutisna et al. (1993)
Type Locality : Brakas Village, Raas Island, Kangena & Sapudi Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Limestone with sandstone intercalations
Fossil Content : Globoquadrina altispira, Globigerinoides trilobus, Globorotalia sp., Gr. tumida,
Gr. Menardii, Orbulina universa, Pulleniatina sp., Quinqueloculina sp.,
Operculina sp., Echinoid sp., Brazialina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformable on the Jukong-jukong Formation.
Thickness : 600 m
Distributions : Sapudi and Raas Island, Kangean & Sapudi Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Neritic; shallow marine; open marine
EconomicAspect : Building material or cement industry
Remark : -
Reference : Sutisna, K., Samodra, H. and Koswara, A., 1993. Geological Map of the Kangean
and Sapudi Sheet, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Brandung Formation

Age : Middle Jurassic
Nomenclature : Supriatna et al. (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Brandung Village, Sanggau Quadrangle, West Kalimantan
Description : Siltstone and sandstone of brown-grey colour, black shale, siltstone and fine
grained sandstone interbedded with beds and lenses of olive calcareous
mudstone; locally clayish limestone.
Fossil Content : Ammonite i.e. Hecticoceras (Lunuloceras) brightii.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Possibly unconformable below, and generally less deformed than, Pedawan
Formation
Thickness : >100 m
Distribution : Sanggau Quadrangle, West Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Shallow to deep marine
Remark : -
Reference : Supriatna, E., Margono, U., Sutrisno, Pieters, P.E., Langford, P.R.., 1993a.
Geological Map of the Sanggau Sheet, Kalimantan, 1:250.000. Geological
Supriatna, S., Margono, U., Sutrisno, Keyser, F.de, Langford, R.P. and Trail, D.S,
1993b. Geology of the Sanggau Sheet area, Kalimantan. Geological Research
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Name of Unit : Brani Formation

Age : Oligocene
Nomenclature : Silitonga & Kastowo (1995 & 1975)
Type Locality : Brani village, Solok Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Polymict conglomerate, with intercalation of sandstone.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlies the pre-Tertiary rocks, overlain by the Lower Member of
the Ombilin Formation.
Thickness : 600 m
Distribution : North of Payakumbuh and east of Singkarak Lake, Solok Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial, fluviatile to lake
Tectonic Setting : Intra-arc basin
Remark : Koesoemadinata & Matasak (1981) divided the Lower Member of the Ombilin
Formation of Silitonga & Kastowo (1975) into two formations, i.e. the
Sawahlunto Fm. in the lower part and the Sawahtambang Fm. in the upper part
Reference : Silitonga, P.H. and Kastowo, 1995. Geological Map of the Solok Quadrangle,
Silitonga, P.H., and Kastowo, 1975. Explanatory Notes of the Geological Map of
the Solok Quadrangle, Sumatra. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Branti Granodiorite

Age : ? Late Cretaceous (87 + 3 Ma)
Nomenclature : Mangga et al. (1994 a, b)
Type Locality : Branti Mount, Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Granodiorite, medium grained, white granitoid with subhedral biotite,
chloritized.
Fossil Content : -
Thickness : -
Distribution : Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : Type section is small isolated pluton about 25 km northnorthwest of
Tanjungkarang, Sumatera
Reference : Mangga, S.A., Amiruddin, Suwarti, T., Gafoer, S. and Sidarto, 1994a. Geology of
the Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and
Mangga, S.A., Amiruddin, Suwarti, T., Gafoer, S., and Sidarto, 1994b.
Geological Map of the Tanjungkarang Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000.
Name of Unit : Brawan Volcanic Formation

Age : Early Micene
Type Locality : B. Brawan, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Massive hornblende andesite, agglomerate and lapilli agglomerate,
propylitization, subvolcanic microdiorites.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain by Rampong Formation, overlain by Isak Member.
Thickness : No data
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial - subaerial
EconomicAspect : -
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Remark : Interbedded with upper Rampong Formation

Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.O., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Djunuddin, A., Ghazali, S.A.,
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.O., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
and Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geology of the Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera.
Name of Unit : Breccia and Lahar Deposits of the Gunung Gede

Age : Holocene
Nomenclature : Sujatmiko (2003)
Description : Tuffaceous sandstone, shale, breccia and conglomerate.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Overlain unconformably by the lava of Gunung Gede.
Thickness : 10 m
Distribution : Cianjur Quadrangle, Jawa
Remark : -
Reference : Sujatmiko, 2003. Geological Map of the Cianjur, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological
Name of Unit : Breccia and Lava of the Gunung Kencana and Gunung Limo
Age : Pleistocene
Type Locality : -
Description : Blocks of andesite tuff, breccia and lava along the Cibeet and Cikundul Rivers.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformably overlain by the Jatiluhur Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Bogor Quadrangle, West Jawa
Remark : -
Bandung.
Name of Unit : Breccia Member of the Cantayan Formation

Type Locality : -
Description : Polymict breccia with fragments of basalt-andesite and coralline limestone;
intercalation of lithic sandstone in the upper part.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The member is conformably overlain by the Bojongmanik Formation and
conformably underlain by Klapanunggal Formation.
Thickness : 1700 m
Distributions : Bogor Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Littoral to neritic
Remark : -
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Breccia of Jobolarangan

Nomenclature : Sampurno & Samodra (1991a, b)
Type Locality : Mount Jabolarangan, Ponorogo Quadrangle
Description : Volcanic breccia, intercalation of andesitic lava.
Fossil Content : -
Thickness : 10 m
Distributions : Ponorogo Quadrangle, Jawa
Remark : -
Reference : Sampurno and Samodra, H., 1991a. Geological Map of the Ponorogo
Bandung.
Sampurno and Samodra, H., 1991b. Geology of the Ponorogo Quadrangle, Jawa.
Name of Unit : Breccia and sandstone of MANADO (Tps)

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Effendi and Bawono (1997)
Description : Mainly coarse conglomerate breccia, alternating with fine to coarse sandstone
(greywacke), siltstone and clay which are brownish grey in colour.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably overlain by young volcanic rocks (Qv)
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Manado Sheet, Sulawesi
Remark : Breccias of pyroxene andesite occurs on the islands of Naeng Besar, Naeng Kecil
and Talisei; deeply wheathered clastic rocks, which called iron bearing
sandstone, occur on Bangka Island.
Reference : Effendi, A.C. and Bawono, S.S., 1997. Geological Map of Manado sheet,
Name of Unit : Breccia Member of Halang Formation

Age : Middle Late Miocene
Nomenclature : Asikin et al. (1992)
Type Locality : -
Description : Breccia with components of andesite, basalt, limestone, matrix of coarse grained
tuffaceous sandstone; intercalations of sandstone and basaltic lava.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingering with Halang Formation
Thickness : 200 m
Distributions : Banyumas Quadrangle, Jawa
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine open shallow marine (neritic)
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Formerly “Tweede Breccia Horizont” (Harloff (1933)
Reference : Asikin, S., Handoyo, A., Prastistho, B. and Gafoer, S., 1992a. Geological Map of
the Banyumas Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and
Asikin, S., Handoyo, A., Prastistho, B. and Gafoer, S., 1992b. Geology of the
Banyumas Quadrangle, Jawa. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Breccia Member of Ligung Formation

Age : Plio - Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Condon et al. (1996)
Description : Andesitic volcanic breccia (agglomerate), hornblende andesitic lava and tuff.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Upper sequence of Ligung Formation
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Banjarnegara & Pekalongan Quadrangle, Jawa
Remark : -
Reference : Condon, W.H., Pardyanto, L., Ketner, K.B., Amin, T.C., Gafoer, S. and Samodra,
H., 1996. Geological Map of the Banjarnegara and Pekalongan Sheet, Jawa,
Name of Unit : Breccia Sandstone Member of the Citarum Formation

Nomenclature : Sujatmiko (1972; 1993)
Type Locality : Citarum River, west of Cianjur Quadrangle, West Jawa
Description : Polymict breccia with basaltic, andesite and limestone component, conglomerate,
sandstone and siltstone, hornblende abundant.
Fossil Content : Miogyspsina thecideaeformis, Lepidocyclina cf. angulosa , Lepidocyclina
(Eulepidina) sp., Cycloclypeus sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit unconformably overlies the Rajamandala Formation and conformably
overlain by Sandstone-Siltstone Member.
Thickness : 800 m
Distribution : Rajamandala area, between Cianjur and Padalarang, West Jawa.
Remark : van Bemmelen (1949)
Reference : Sudjatmiko, 1993. Geological Map of the Cianjur Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000.
Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung, 2nd edition.
Sudjatmiko, 1972. Geological Map of the Cianjur Quadrangle, Jawa, 1:100.000.
Geological Survey of Indonesia, Bandung
Name Of Unit : Breueh Volcanic Formation

Age : Early Oligocene
Nomenclature : Bennett et al. (1981 a, b)
Type Locality : P. Breueh, BandaAceh Quadrangle
Description : Bedded pile of subaerial pyroclasts (bomb/block deposits) with some waterlain
deposits, massive to scoriaceous feldspar phyric epidotised, vesicular and
amygdaloidal basalt lavas. Boles common; cherts at Lho Utara and Pulau
Keurause associated with pale volcanics. Basalt, andesite microdiorite dykes.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intruded by Raya Diorite (19 m.a.)
Thickness : No data
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial, fluviatile
Remark : -
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Name of Unit : Bromo Volcanics

Age : Holocene
Nomenclature : Santosa andAtmawinata (1992 a, b).
Type Locality : Bromo Mt. (±36 km east of Malang, East Jawa)
Description : Volcanic breccia, lava, tuff, tuff breccia and lahars, andesitic-basaltic
compositions.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Covers the Tengger Volcanics and interfingers with Tengger Volcanic Sands.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Distributed within the Tengger caldera
EconomicAspect : Geotourism aspects and geothermal
Remark : -
Reference : Santosa, S. and Atmawinata, S., 1992a. Geological Map of the Kediri
Bandung.
Santosa, S. and Atmawinata, S., 1992b. Geology of the Kediri Quadrangle, Jawa.
Name of Unit : Bruksah Formation

Age : Late Oligocene
Type Locality : W. Bruksah, Takengon Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Gradded rippled sandstones, thin siltstones and mudstones, plant remains, coals,
nummulitic limestones at (231536); massive basal sandstone arkoses and rudites.
Fossil Content : Larger foraminifera (?Nummulites spp.)
Stratigraphic Relationship : Underlain by Kluet Formation
Thickness : 900 m
Distribution : Takengon and Medan Quadrangles, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Paralic to fluviatile? locally deltaic
Remark : Formerly “Parapat Formation” or “Mica Sandstone and Mica Quartz Breccia
Formation”.
Reference : Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
Cameron, N.R., Bennet, J.A., Bridge, D.Mc.C., Clarke, M.C.G., Djunuddin, A.,
and Thompson, S.J., 1983b. Geology Map of the Takengon Quadrangle,
Name of Unit : Buara Formation

Age : Early Pleistocene - Holocene
Nomenclature : Simandjuntak et al. 1993
Type Locality : Buara Village, Kolaka Sheet, Southeast Sulawesi.
Description : Coral reef, conglomerate and sandstone.
Fossil Content : Candeina nitida, Hastigerina sp., Orbulina universa, coral, and ostracod.
Stratigraphic Relationship : This formation unconformably overlies the Eemoiko Formation and the
Boepinang Formation and has an interfingering relationship with the Alangga
Formations.
Thickness : 200 m
Distribution : Around Buara, between Boepinang and Tuari and in other places including
several islands in the Tiworo Strait area.
Depositional Setting : Littoral: reef
Tectonic Setting : Post-orogenic marginal basin
Remark : The rocks of coralline reefs commonly formed several terraces along the coastal
area. Firstly proposed by Kartaadipoetra & Sudiro (1973).
Reference : Simandjuntak, T.O., Surono, and Sukido, 1993. Geological Map of the Kolaka
Sheet, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development Centre,
Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Budongbudong Formation

Age : Early Pleistocene - Late Holocene
Nomenclature : Ratman &Atmawinata (1993)
Type Locality : Budong-Budong River, 75 km northeast of Mamuju town.
Description : Conglomerate and sandstone, locally with intercalations of limestone and
siltstone, well bedded, gradded bedding in sandstone.
Fossil Content : Coral
Stratigraphic Relationship : This unit unconformably overlies the older units such as the Lariang Formation
and the Talaya Volcanics.
Thickness : 200 m
Distribution : In the west coast area of the Mamuju Sheet.
Tectonic Setting : Post-Orogenic intermountain basin
EconomicAspect : Oil seeps were found in this unit
Remark : -
Reference : Ratman, N. and Atmawinata, S., 1993. The Geological Map of Mamaju
Quadrangle, Sulawesi, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bukide Volcanics

Age : Early Pliocene
Nomenclature : Samodra (1994).
Type Locality : Bukide Island, Sangihe and Siau Sheets, Sulawesi
Description : Welded crystal tuff, volcanic breccia and lava. Compact welded tuff contains
euhedral minerals of quartz, feldspar and pyroxene, as well as pumice, andesite
and basalt fragments. Locally they are well bedded, with flow structure and
parallel lamination.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intruded byAwu Volcanics
Thickness : 300 m
Distributions : Sangihe and Siau Sheet, Sulawesi
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial transitional facies
Tectonic Setting : Island volcanics
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Welded tuff in Dewatu Island is rich in dacitic pumice fragments, pyrite nodules
and intensively fractured. Similar rock that found in Akembawi Village (Sangihe)
also contains components of andesite, basalt, granodiorite and obsidian. Volcanic
breccia dominated by pyroxene in its matrix. A number of scoriaceous rocks
decrease upwards and gradually change into a thick massive sequence. Part of
basaltic lava has a pillow structure.
Reference : Samodra, H., 1994. Geological Map of the Sangihe and Siau Sheet, Sulawesi,
Name of Unit : Bukit Duabelas Quartzite

Age : Carboniferous - Triassic
Nomenclature : Sutisna et al. (1994)
Type Locality : Bukit Duabelas, South Sumatera
Description : Intercalation of phyllite, quartzite and slate.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Interfingering with Persing Metamorphic Complex.
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Singkep Island in Dabo Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : Type section, central part of Singkep Island.
Reference : Sutisna, K., Burhan, G. and Hermanto, B., 1994. Geological Map of the Dabo
Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Bukit Punjung Formation

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Simandjuntak et al. (1991 a, b)
Type Locality : Bukit Punjung northwest of Senamat, Muarabungo Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Acid to intermediate volcanic breccia, tuff and lava, dark grey to brownish yellow.
Volcanic breccia blackish grey, moderately compact with andesitic clast. Tuff
brownish yellow, moderately compact.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformbly overlies the older formations. Correlated with the Ranau and the
andesite of Saralo Hill in the Lahat Quadrangle.
Thickness : 150 m
Distribution : Bukit Panjung area, Muarabungo Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Terrestrial, fluviatile
Remark : -
Reference : Simandjuntak, T.O., Surono, Gafoer, S. and Amin, T.C., 1991a. Geological Map
of the Muarabungo Quadrangle, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Simandjuntak, T.O., Surono, Gafoer, S. and Amin, T.C., 1991b. Geology of the
Muarabungo Quadrangle, Sumatera. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Bulu Formation

Age : Middle Miocene (N13)
Nomenclature : Kadar and Sudjono (1994)
Type Locality : Bulu village, Rembang Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Limestone, whitish grey, sandy, locally clayey and occasionally thin bedded.
Fossil Content : Cycloclypeus (Katacycloclypeus) annulatus, Lepidocyclina sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : There is a stratigraphic gap in the Ngrayong and Tawun area, between this unit
and the underlying Ngrayong Formation. It is lies conformable on or
interfingering with the Wonocolo Formation.
Thickness : Up to 180 m thick
Distribution : From north of Purwodadi (Kudus Quadrangle), south of Rembang to Jatirogo
area.
Depositional Setting : This unit was deposited in marine condition ranging from inner middle neritic
environment.
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Hypostratotype at Gendruwo Hill, Bulu Village, of about 13 km south of
Rembang, Jawa. Previously name was Platen Complex (Trooster, 1937)
Reference : Kadar, D. and Sudijono, 1994. Geological Map of the Rembang Quadrangle,
Jawa, 1:100.000. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Buluh Member of Baong Formation

Age : Middle to Late Miocene
Type Locality : S. Buluh (395 426), Medan Quadrangle, Jawa
Description : Calcareous sandstone, grey in color.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlain by Baong Formation.
Thickness : No data
Distributions : Langsa and Medan Quadrangles, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Open marine inner sublittoral
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Remark : No data
Harahap, H., Hariwidjaja, Johari, S., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rock,
N.M.S., Whandoyo, R., 1982a. Geologic Map of the Medan Quadrangle,
Harahap, H., Hariwidjaja, Johari, S., Kartawa, W., Keats, W., Ngabito, H., Rock,
N.M.S., Whandoyo, R., 1982b. Geology of the Medan Quadrangle, Sumatra.
Name of Unit : Bumbulan Granodiorite

Nomenclature : Bachri et al. (1992)
Type Locality : G. Bumbulan, Tilamuta Sheet, North Sulawesi
Description : Granodiorite, granite, dacite, quartz monzonite.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : The granodiorite intruded gabbro and microgabbro. This unit is comparable with
the Pliocene granodiorite which was found near Palu.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Mainly exposed in between Tilamuta and Marisa area (southern coast area), North
Sulawesi.
Tectonic Setting : Volcano-Plutonic arc
EconomicAspect : Gold mineralization in G. Pani is probably related to the Bumbulan Granodiorite
intrusion.
Remark : Named by Trail (1974)
Reference : Bachri, S., Sukido and Ratman, N., 1993. Geological Map of the Tilamuta Sheet,
Name of Unit : Bumi Mudstone (Formation)

Age : Pliocene
Nomenclature : Harahap et al. (1990)
Type Locality : Bumi River, southwest of Nabire in the Enarotali Sheet area, Irian Jaya
Description : Blue grey, soft, sandy and silty mudstone, minor muddly sandstone,
conglomerate and marl.
Fossil Content : Coral, echinoderms, bivalves and gastropods, coquina, carbonized wood,
fragments of marine shells and foraminifera.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The Bumi Mudstone is conformably overlain by the Legare Limestone. The
Legare Limestone is best regarded as a member of the Bumi Mudstone.
Thickness : 150 m
Distribution : Northern Mountain and Central Ranges: Enarotali Sheet
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine and lagoonal with episodes of fluviatile
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : Defined by Dow et al. (1984),
Reference : Harahap, B.H., Hakim, A.S and Dow D.B., 1990. Geological Map of Enarotali
Bandung
Name of Unit : Bunga Basalt

Nomenclature : Rustandi & Keyser (1993)
Type Locality : Bunga Hill, in central Ketapang Sheet area, West Kalimantan
Description : Black to grey compact basalt and greenish-grey andesite and dacitic members,
lava, crystal-lithic tuff, locally with accretionary lapili and volcanic breccia,
medium to fine sandstone at the base, overlying the Kerabai Volcanics in the
southeast of the Bunga Hill.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Unconformable on Ketapang Complex and Kerabai volcanics; non conformable
on Sukadana Granite; apparently overlies Sangiyang granite; partial equivalent to
Kerabai Volcanics; basal sandstone is possibly equivalent to the Kampari
Sandstone in Nangataman Sheet.
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Thickness : -
Distribution : In the northeast quadrant and southeast corner, Ketapang Sheet and
Tumbangmanjul Sheet, West Kalimantan
Depositional Setting : Subaerial and possibly locally subaqueous volcanism
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : -
Reference : Rustandi, E. and Keyser, F.de, 1993. Geological Map of the Ketapang Sheet,
Bandung.
Keyser, F.de and Rustandi, E., 1993. Geology of the Ketapang Sheet, Kalimantan.
Name Of Unit : Bunguran Formation

Nomenclature : Hakim & Suryono (1994)
Type Locality : No specified
Description : Alternation of siltstone, tuff and chert; carbon intercalation.
Stratigraphic Relationship : In an unconformable contact with the upper part of the Pengalah Formation
Thickness : No data
Distributions : West and south Bunguran Island
Depositional Setting : Deep marine
Tectonic Setting : Terrane?
EconomicAspect : -
Remark : This unit is strongly folded.
Reference : Hakim, A.S. and Suryono, N., 1994. Geological Map of the Teluk Butun and
Ranai Sheet, Sumatera, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Buru Formation

Age : Middle Miocene to Pliocene (N11-N21)
Nomenclature : Panggabean and Pigram (1989)
Type Locality : Buru Mountain, Waghete and Omba Sheets, Irian Jaya.
Description : Bluish grey mudstone, shale, sandstone micaceous-calcareous mudstone and
shell bed, conglomerate limestone and lignite.
Fossil Content : Belford (1983) recorded a varied and abundant foraminiferal fauna in the Buru
Formation which includes the following species; Globigerina bulloides,
Globigerinoides extremus, Globigerinoides obliquus, Gs. subquadratus, Gs.
quadrinlobatus group, Globoquadrina altispira, Orbulina universa,
Globorotalia cultrata group, Globorotalia acostaensis, Gr. continuosa, Gr.
obesa, Gr. siakensis, Hastigerina siphonifera, Pullenia abliquiloculata,
Sphaeroidinella dehiscens, Spaeroidinellopsis kochi, Ammonia beccarii,
Brizalina sp., Elphidium sp, Pseudorotalia catilliformis, Pseudorotalia
schroeteriana.
Stratigraphic Relationship : The Buru Formation lies conformably on the Yawee Limestone and is
unconformably overlain by Dakebo Formation.
Distribution : Central Ranges and Southern Plain and Birds Head Region: Waghete, Omba, Fak-
Fak Sheets.
Depositional Setting : Shallow marine or paralic to flood plain deposit
Tectonic Setting : Foreland
EconomicAspect : Lignite beds up to 1 m thick; seal rock for hydrocarbons
Remark : Brower and Maddox (1938) named the Buru Formation
Reference : Panggabean, H. and Pigram, C., 1989. Geological Map of the Waghete
(Yapekopra) Sheet, Irian Jaya, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
Pigram, C.J. and Panggabean, H., 1989. Geology of the Waghete (Yapekopra),
Irian Jaya. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
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Name of Unit : Burung Mandi Granodiorite

Age : Cretaceous
Nomenclature : Baharuddin & Sidarto (1995)
Type Locality : Tanjung Burung Mandi east of Kelapa Kampit, Belitung Quadrangle
Description : Granodiorite, lightgrey-greenish, holocrystalline, equigranular, hypidiomorphic.
Mineral constitutes are plagiclase, feldsapar, biotite, hornblende and secondary
minerals such as chlorite, carbonate and iron oxide.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Intrudes the Tajam and Kelapa Kampit Formations
Thickness : No data
Distribution : Northeastern part of the Belitung Quadrangle, Sumatera
Remark : “I-type” granite (Pitfield, 1987) K-Ar dated 115-160 m.a. (Priem et al., 1975).
Name of Unit : Busang Complex

Age : Permian - Triassic
Nomenclature : Pieters et al. (1993 a, b)
Type Locality : Busang River, Putusibau and Long Pahangai Sheet areas, Kalimantan
Description : Granite, granodiorite, diorite, gabbro, commonly metamorphosed and foliated;
quartz mica schist, gneiss and quartzite; mafic schist and amphibolite,
serpentinite, harzburgite, zones of milky quartz and chloritic rock of fault contact;
gently to moderate dipping foliation caused by shearing of mylonitisation.
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : Separated from Selangkai Group by lower angle extentional faults and steep
faults in east; in contact with Selangkai Group, Sintang Intrusion, Piyabung
Volcanics and Mandai Group. Intruded by Sintang Intrusion.
Thickness : -
Distribution : Putusibau and Long Pahangai Sheet areas, Kalimantan.
Tectonic Setting : Continental fragment
EconomicAspect : Building materials
Remark : -
Reference : Pieters, P.E., Surono, and Noya, Y., 1993a. Geological Map of the Putussibau
Bandung
Pieters, P.E., Surono, and Noya, Y., 1993b. Geology Map of the Putussibau Sheet
area, Kalimantan. Geological Research and Development Centre, Bandung.
Name of Unit : Butak Volcanics

Age : Pleistocene
Nomenclature : Sjarifudin& Hamidi (1992)
Type Locality : Butak Mount, Blitar Quadrangle
Description : Andesitic lava, volcanic breccia, tuff breccia and sandy tuff.
Fossil Content : -
Thickness : No data
Distributions : G. Malang, G. Tunggorono, Blitar Quadrangle, Jawa
Remark : -
Reference : Sjarifudin, M.Z. and Hamidi, S., 1992a. Geological Map of the Blitar
Bandung.
Sjarifudin, M.Z. and Hamidi, S., 1992b. Geology of the Blitar Quadrangle, Jawa.
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Name of Unit : Butar Formation

Age : Late Oligocene Early Miocene
Type Locality : Butar village, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Description : Interbedded shale and sandstone, minor oil shale horizones (700 m) overlying
ripple grey mudstone (800 m), basal graded sandstone sequence with minor
interbeds conglomerate and mudstones.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Lateral equivalent to Barupa and Bruksah Formations. Upper most beds my be
equivalent to Belumai Member, underlain by Batumilmil Limestone, overlain by
Belumai Member.
Thickness : 2000 m
Distribution : S. Wampu, Medan Quadrangle, Sumatera
Depositional Setting : Paralic to fluviatile
EconomicAspect : The oil content of the oil-shale is still unknown
Remark : Complex tectonics, probably gravitational, including eastward facing overfolds.
N.M.S. and Whandoyo, R., 1982. Geological Map of the Medan Quadrangle,
Name of Unit : Buya Formation

Age : Middle Jurassic (Bajocian) to Lower Cretaceous (Barremian/ Hauterivian)
Nomenclature : Supandjono and Haryono (1993)
Type Locality : Buya River, western part of Mangole Island, Banggai Sheet
Description : Shale with intercalations of sandstone, limestone, marl and conglomerate.
Fossil Content : Irianites sp., Irianites moermanni, Macrocephalites sp., Macrocephalites
( Dalikephalites ) cf. keewansis, Macrochepalites cf., Transitorus,
Macrochepalites (Dalikhepalites) cf. subcompressus, Oxycerites roedoensis,
Belemnopsis spp., Bositra buchi, Retroceramus mihanum, Bullatimorphites sp.,
Docidoceras (Docidoceras) longalvum cf. Subsp. limatum, Stepanoceras
(Teloceras) cf. indicus, Dicolites spp., Posidonomya sp., Mayaites (Parypoceras)
aff. Sinuatus, Lima sp., Entolium sp., Belemnit phragmocone, Belemnit indet, and
Amberleya (Eucyclus) sp.
Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably overlies the Bobong Formation, locally can be correlated with
Nambo Formation in north-eastern Sulawesi.
Thickness : 2000 m
Distribution : Estern part of Mangole Island and eastern part of Taliabu Island.
Depositional Setting : A restricted anoxic environment, forms part of a major transgressive cycle-
transition marine.
EconomicAspect : Source rocks for hydrocarbons
Remark : This unit contains abundant ofAmmonite as nodules
Reference : Supanjono, J.B., and Haryono, E., 1993. Geological Map the Banggai Sheet,
Banggai Sulawesi-Maluku, 1:250.000. Geological Research and Development
Centre, Bandung
Name of Unit : Buyan-Bratan-Batur Volcanics Group

Age : Holocene
Type Locality : Buyan-Bratan and Batur Mt., Bali Sheet, Nusatenggara
Description : Tuff and lahar
Fossil Content : -
Stratigraphic Relationship : The group is unconformably underlain by the Old Buyan Bratan Group Volcanics.
Thickness : No data
EconomicAspect : Geothermal energy resources
Remark : -
Reference : Purbo-Hadiwidjojo, M.M., Samodra, H. and Amin, T.C., 1998. Geological Map
of the Bali Sheet, Nusatenggara, 1:250.000. Geological Research and
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STRATIGRAPHIC LEXICON OF INDONESIA

Name of Unit : Babahrot Stocks

Name of Unit : Bacan Formation

Thickness : > 220 m

Name of Unit : Badui Formation

Name of Unit : BagindaAdamellite

Name of Unit : Bagor Formation

Name of Unit : Baham Formation

Name of Unit : Bakongan Granite

Name of Unit : Bal Formation

Name of Unit : Balaisebut Group

Name of Unit : Balangbaru Formation

Fossil Content : Globotruncana sp.

Name of Unit : Balau Formation

Name of Unit : Bale Formation of the Woyla Group

Name of Unit : Bale Meuko Granodiorite

Name of Unit : Balibak Volcanic Rocks

Name of Unit : Balikpapan Formation

Name of Unit : Baluran Volcanic Rocks

Name of Unit : Bampo Formation of the JamboAye Group

Name of Unit : Banan Formation of the Bengkayang Group

Fossil Content : ?Monotis sp.

Name of Unit : Bandan Formation

Name of Unit : Banggai Granite

Name of Unit : Banten Tuff

Name of Unit : Bantimala Complex

Name of Unit : Banyak Member of Kalibeng Formation

Name of Unit : Baong Formation of the JamboAye Group

Name of Unit : Bari Formation

Distribution : Ruteng Sheet, Nusatenggara

Name of Unit : Barique Formation

Name of Unit : Barisan Formation

Name of Unit : Baro Formation

Name of Unit : Barupu Tuff

Name Of Unit : Barus Formation

Stratigraphic Relationship : Conformably underlain by the Sibolga Formation; unconformably underlain by

Name of Unit : Barus Volcanics

Name Of Unit : Basalt and Chert of KEBUMEN (Kobc)

Name of Unit : Basalt Lava Flow of Gunung Gegerbentang

Name of Unit : Basalt of the BANJARMASIN (Mba)

Name of Unit : Basalt of BANYUMAS (Tpb)

Name of Unit : Basalt of BUTON (Ba)

Name of Unit : Basalt of LEUWIDAMAR (Qb)

Name of Unit : Basalt of Mt. Dago (Dago Volcano) (Tmpb)

Name of Unit : Basalt of Pinang Volcano (Qbp)

Name of Unit : Basalt Plugs of TANJUNGKARANG (Tpeb)

Name of Unit : Basalt of SUNGAIPENUHAND KETAUN (Tpb)

Name of Unit : Basalt of UJUNGPANDANG, BENTENG, SINJAI (b)

Name of Unit : Basalt,Andesite, Diorite and Chlorite Schist of LOKSADO (Mb)

Name of Unit : Basalt, diabase of BONERATE (Tbd)

Name of Unit : Basaltic Lava of JAMBI (Qh)

Name Of Unit : Basic Dykes of PAKANBARU (Qta)

Name of Unit : Basaltic Tuff of SOLOK (Qtt)

Name of Unit : Baso Intrusion

Name of Unit : Batangalai Granite

Name of Unit : Batanta Volcanics

Name of Unit : Bate Putih Volcanic Centre

Name Of Unit : Bateekeubeu Intrusion

Name of Unit : Batilembuti Formation

Name of Unit : Batimafudi Formation

Name of Unit : BatuAyau Formation

Name of Unit : Batu Belah Limestone Member of Ujoh Bilang Formation

Name of Unit : Batu Formation