Smith Point Formation

Smith Point Formation
Stratigraphic range: Tommotian[1]
TypeFormation
Unit ofAdeyton Group[2]
UnderliesBrigus Formation (conformably)
OverliesBonavista Fm (conformably)
Thickness7 m (at type locality)[3]
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

The Smith Point Formation is an Early Cambrian (c. Tommotian), fossil-rich, pink to brick red limestone formation cropping out in Newfoundland.[3]

  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. doi:10.1139/e82-180.
  2. ^ Terence Patrick Fletcher (2006). "Bedrock geology of the Cape St. Mary's Peninsula, southwest Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland (includes parts of NTS map sheets 1M/1, 1N/4, 1L/16 and 1K/13)" (PDF).
  3. ^ 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.