An introduction to carbonate sediments and rocks

Book · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6755454

Scoffin, T P

This book provides an approach to the study of carbonate sediments and sedimentary rocks. Topics covered include the following: nature and origins of common carbonate grains; processes of sedimentation; the growth and structure of coral reefs; distribution of modern marine carbonates; diagenesis; classification of limestone; facies models and sequences in ancient limestone; economic aspects; and field and laboratory techniques.

• OSTI ID: 6755454
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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