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Sedimentary Rocks
I. Sediment A. Introduction
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I. Sediment A. Introduction B. Process that leads to Lithification
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I. Sediment A. Introduction B. Process that leads to Lithification 1) Weathering and Erosion
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I. Sediment A. Introduction B. Process that leads to Lithification 1) Weathering and Erosion 2) Transportation
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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
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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
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1. 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
Pyroxene
Amphibole
Biotite
Orthoclase Feldspar
Muscovite
Low Temp (600 C)
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
C.
Limestones Oolitic
C.
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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks
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