Sedimentary Rocks in the Field

A Colour Guide
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-1-874545-68-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data.

The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting safety in the field. The author goes on to describe the main field techniques and provides a comprehensive summary of the principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks. There is a chapter on each of the main rock types and on how to interpret facies and their features in terms of depositional environments and economic significance.

This book is of value to students, amateur enthusiasts and professional geologists.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate and graduate students in petrology, geology and earth sciences. Professional geologists in teaching, research and industry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stow, Dorrik A.V.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Field techniques
Principal characteristics of sedimentary rocks
Conglomerates
Sandstones
Mudrocks
Carbonate rocks
Cherts and Siliceous sediments
Phosphorites
Coal
Evaporites
Ironstones
Soils, palesols and duricrusts
Volcaniclastic sediments
Interpretation: depositional environment and economic significance

Über Autor(innen)

DORRICK STOW, University of Southampton