Brigus Formation

The Brigus Formation is a fossiliferous (e.g. trilobites[4]) upper lower Cambrian geologic formation in Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]

Brigus Formation Stratigraphic range: Stage 4 [1] PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓ (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]

See also

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

• Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.

Notes

1. 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.
2. http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr/mines/geoscience/publications/report06_02.pdf
3. Myrow, P (1995). "Neoproterozoic rocks of the Newfoundland Avalon Zone". Precambrian Research. 73: 123. Bibcode:1995PreR...73..123M. doi:10.1016/0301-9268(94)00074-2.
4. 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.