lithofacies

lithofacies
A subdivision of any stratigraphic unit that has characteristic lithologic features

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  • Lithofacies — may refer to: * A mappable subdivision of a designated stratigraphic unit, distinguished from adjacent subdivisions on the basis of lithology; a facies characterized by particular lithologic features. * The rock record of any particular… …   Wikipedia

  • lithofacies — ˌlithə+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from lith + facies : a facies characterized by a particular lithologic aspect * * * lithofacies, fellic, fractor, genesis etc.: see litho …   Useful english dictionary

  • lithofacies — lith·o·facies …   English syllables

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  • Sedimentary rock — Middle Triassic marginal marine sequence of siltstones (below) and limestones (above), Virgin Formation, southwestern Utah, USA Sedimentary rock are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth s surface and within… …   Wikipedia

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