Brigus Formation
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| Brigus Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: (Latest Lower Cambrian)[2] | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Adeyton Group[2] |
| Underlies | Chamberlain's Brook Formation |
| Overlies | Smith Point Fm, Fosters Point Formation[3] |
| Location | |
| Region | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Country | Canada |
The Brigus Formation is a fossiliferous (e.g. trilobites[4]) upper lower Cambrian geologic formation in Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]
It comprises a series of deep red nodular mudstones, with some prominent grey limestone beds.[4]
See also
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References
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- Notes
- ^ a b Hiscott, R. N. 1982: Tidal deposits of the Lower Cambrian Random Formation, eastern Newfoundland; facies and paleoenvironments. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 19:2028–2042.
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- ^ a b Normore, L. S. 2012: GEOLOGY OF THE RANDOM ISLAND MAP AREA (Nts 2C/04), Newfoundland. Current Research (2012) Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey Report 12-:121–145.
