Belle Bay Formation

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Belle Bay Formation
Stratigraphic range: 573 – 563 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofLong Harbour Group
Lithology
PrimaryHornfels
Location
Region Newfoundland
Country Canada

Occurrence of the Belle Bay Formation in southeastern Newfoundland[1]

The Belle Bay Formation is a metamorphosed formation cropping out in Newfoundland. It is locally overlain by 1,000 feet (300 m) of the Andersons Cove Formation.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Newfoundland & Labrador Geoscience Atlas".
  2. ^ Douglas, R. J. W., ed. (1976). Geology and economic minerals of Canada. Vol. Part A. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. p. 267.

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