Cappahayden Formation

The Cappahayden Formation is a formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It comprises fine grey sandstones/siltstones with very fine black parallel laminations, rarely with crossbedding.[2]

Cappahayden Formation

Stratigraphic range:
TypeFormation
Unit ofSignal Hill Group
UnderliesGibbett Hill Formation
OverliesRenews Head Formation
Lithology
PrimarySiliciclastic marine siltstones
Location
Region Newfoundland
Country Canada

Occurrence of the Cappahayden Formation in southeastern Newfoundland[1]

References

  1. "Newfoundland & Labrador Geoscience Atlas".
  2. King, A F; Williams, H (1979). "Trepassey map area, Newfoundland". doi:10.4095/124055. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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