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Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
I. Sediment
A. Introduction
Sedimentary Rocks
I. Sediment
A. Introduction
B. Process that leads to Lithification
Sedimentary Rocks
I. Sediment
A. Introduction
B. Process that leads to Lithification
1) Weathering and Erosion
Sedimentary Rocks
I. Sediment
A. Introduction
B. Process that leads to Lithification
1) Weathering and Erosion
2) Transportation
Sedimentary Rocks
I. Sediment
A. Introduction
B. Process that leads to Lithification
1) Weathering and Erosion
2) Transportation
3) Deposition
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B. Process that leads to Lithification
1) Weathering and Erosion
2) Transportation
3) Deposition
4) Lithification
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B. Process that leads to Lithification
1) Weathering and Erosion
2) Transportation
3) Deposition
4) Lithification
*cementation and compaction
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay (multiple meanings)
1. size (0.004 mm)
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay (multiple meanings)
1. size (0.004 mm)
2. Mineralogy
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay (multiple meanings)
1. size (0.004 mm)
2. Mineralogy
* kaolinite
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay (multiple meanings)
1. size (0.004 mm)
2. Mineralogy
* kaolinite
*illite
Sedimentary Rocks1. size (0.004 mm)
2. Mineralogy
* kaolinite
*illite
*montmorillonite
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay
B. Quartz (SiO2)
“flint”, “chert”
High Temp(1300 C)
Low Temp(600 C)
Olivine Ca Plagioclase Feldspar
Ca-Na Plagioclase FeldsparPyroxene
Amphibole Na-Ca Plagioclase Feldspar
Biotite Na Plagioclase Feldspar
Orthoclase Feldspar
Muscovite
Quartz
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay
B. Quartz
C. Calcite (CaCO3)
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II. Composition of Sed. Rocks
A. Clay
B. Quartz
C. Calcite
D. Other Minerals…..
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III. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Detrital (Clastic)
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III. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Detrital (Clastic)
B. Chemical
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III. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Detrital (Clastic)
B. Chemical
C. Biochemical
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IV. Morphology (texture)
A. Definition of texture:
“the size and shape of the particle that make up the rock.”
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IV. Morphology (texture)
A. Definition of texture:
“the size and shape of the particle that make up the rock.”
B. Size
Wentworth Scale
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IV. Morphology (texture)
A. Definition of texture:
“the size and shape of the particle that make up the rock.”
B. Size
C. Shape
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C. Shape
1. Roundness
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C. Shape
1. Roundness
2. Sphericity
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IV. Morphology (texture)
D. Maturity
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V. Types of Sedimentary Rocks
A. “The Model” for clastic rocks
A. “The Model”
B. Descriptions of individual clastic rocks
Breccia
Conglomerate
B. Descriptions of individual clastic rocksArkoseGraywackeQuartz Sandstone
B. Descriptions of individual clastic rocksSiltstoneShale/Mudstone
C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks Limestones
MicriteCalcarenite
Limestones
Chalk
Coquina
Fossiliferous
LimestonesOolitic
C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks
Limestones
Dolomites
C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks
Chert
Coal (Bituminous)
C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks
Evaporites (Halite and Gypsum)
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Bedding
Bedding
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Bedding
B. Mud Cracks
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Bedding
B. Mud Cracks
C. Ripple Marks
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Bedding
B. Mud Cracks
C. Ripple Marks
D. Cross Bedding
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Bedding
B. Mud Cracks
C. Ripple Marks
D. Cross Bedding
E. Graded Bedding
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
A. Bedding
B. Mud Cracks
C. Ripple Marks
D. Cross Bedding
E. Graded Bedding
F. Fossils
VII. Marine Transgressions and Regressions