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Cape Gaspe'. along the coast of
Cape Brein.
From below the section is
1 grey limestones in layers of from 6 to 8
inches thick, which are separated by
bands of greenish calcareo-argillaceous
shale, gradually increasing in amount
towards the upper part. Abounds in
fossils.
70 feet.
2. Greenish calcareo-argillaceous
shales intricately stratified with red beds.
Remains of plants near middle
90 feet.
3. Olive-green calcareo-argillaceous
shales, with occasional nodules and
layers of compact limestone. Fossils
near top.
170 feet.
4. Grey limestones in thin beds, separated
by grey calcareous shales of which there