[2] The Sinbad Formation is made up of beds of yellowish-gray limestone, dolomite, quartz sandstone, siltstone and, conglomerate rock.

[1][3][5][6] In addition to research performed on the formation's geology and fossil stores scientists have also prospected the area for oil and other valuable natural resources.

[7] Through the Triassic period, the Colorado Plateau in which the Moenkopi resides was covered sometimes by the epicontinental sea that both eroded and deposited rock fragments, including those of other major geologic formations.

[4] The Sinbad ranges in color from orange to yellow to gray, and is made up of benches and cliffs depending on the thickness of the dolomite and limestone.

[10] The Sinbad Limestone of the greater Moenkopi formation lies at the Northern end the San Rafael Swell in the state of Utah.

[3][5] Portions of the San Rafael Swell region, including the Sinbad Limestone, have been prospected for oil and other minerals as early as 1918[3] and more recently in 2007.

[4] The Sinbad Limestone formation and the greater San Rafael Swell region have been shown to host four main geological resources: oil and gas, gypsum, and uranium and vanadium minerals.

[3] Gypsum was not mined and sold in the area at the time of discovery due to the distance to market; the travel expenses would have made the venture too costly.

[3] Uranium and vanadium mineral resources of the San Rafael Swell region vary, and multiple prospecting missions for the ore found no significant deposits in the Sinbad Limestone formation.

[3][6] Oil and gas resources have been found throughout the San Rafael Swell region including deposits in the Sinbad Limestone formation.

[11] Other portions of the Sinbad Limestone formation and the San Rafael Swell region host hikers and mountain bikers on variety of trails and roads.