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Sediment Petrology: Components & Classification by Jimmy Fiestas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document lists and describes several common components found in sedimentary rocks: 1) Phyllosilicates such as chlorite, mica, and clay minerals that can be detrital or authigenic in origin. 2) Bioclasts and biomorphs including shells, skeletons of marine organisms, and algal fragments. 3) Coated grains like ooids, oncoids, and peloids. 4) Heavy minerals and other authigenic components such as phosphates, glauconite, and chamosite. Texture, sorting, grain morphology, and fabric are also described.
- Author
- Jimmy Fiestas
- Language
- EN