Cappahayden Formation

Cappahayden Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
UnderliesGibbett Hill Formation
OverliesRenews Head Formation
Lithology
PrimaryGray Siltstone
Location
RegionNewfoundland
CountryCanada

Occurrence of the Cappahayden Formation in southeastern Newfoundland

The Cappahayden Formation is an Ediacaran formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It comprises fine grey sandstones/siltstones with very fine black parallel laminations, rarely with crossbedding.

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