Smith Point Formation
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The Smith Point Formation is an Early Cambrian (c. Tommotian), fossil-rich, pink to brick red limestone formation cropping out in Newfoundland.[3]
TypeFormation
Unit ofAdeyton Group[2]
UnderliesBrigus Formation (conformably)
OverliesBonavista Fm (conformably)
| Smith Point Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Adeyton Group[2] |
| Underlies | Brigus Formation (conformably) |
| Overlies | Bonavista Fm (conformably) |
| Thickness | 7 m (at type locality)[3] |
| Location | |
| Region | Newfoundland |
| Country | Canada |
Palaeontology
Its fossil assemblage includes trilobites, hyoliths, and microbialites (stromatolites/ oncolites).[3]
