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A sequence of interbedded anhydrite, red siltstone, dolomite, and halite occurs in the Yates Formation on the Central Basin Platform 15 to 20 mi behind the Capitan shelf-margin. Anhydrite comprises approximately one-half of a 180 ft core from the Yates Formation. Textures within the anhydrite are extremely varied, and include crystallo-topic, nodular, nodular mosaic, mosaic, massive, and bedded massive. Much of the anhydrite and halite appear to have been deposited subaqueously. The depositional environment of the interbedded siltstone and dolomite is uncertain.

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