Brigus Formation
Geologic formation in Canada
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The Brigus Formation is a fossiliferous (e.g. trilobites[4]) upper lower Cambrian geologic formation in Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]
TypeFormation
Unit ofAdeyton Group[2]
UnderliesChamberlain's Brook Formation
OverliesSmith Point Fm, Fosters Point Formation[3]
| 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 |
It comprises a series of deep red nodular mudstones, with some prominent grey limestone beds.[4]
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