Geology 103ASedimentology and Stratigraphy

Tim HornerGeology Department, CSU Sacramento

Lecture #21: Carbonate components and classification

Reading assignment:

Boggs, 5th ed., pp. 135-147

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Limestone grain types

Figure 6.2 from Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 5th edition, p. 139

Types of sparry calcite cement

Figure 10.24 From Boggs, Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks (1992) p. 444

Dunham's carbonate classification system

Table 6.3 from Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 5th edition, p. 146

Folk's carbonate classification system

Figure 6.8 from Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 5th edition, p. 145

Folk's carbonate classification system: micrite vs. sparry calcite cement

Figure 6.9 from Boggs, Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 5th edition, p. 145