Rudstone
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The Dunham classification did not consider grain size as a criterion for the description of carbonate lithologies. In an attempt to rectify this perceived deficiency, Embry & Klovan introduced the ter
Rudstone with micrite. Width of picture is 36mm
Rudstone with sparite. Width of picture is 36mm
Carbonate platform
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A carbonate platform is a sedimentary body which possesses topographic relief, and is composed of autochthonic calcareous deposits. Platform growth is mediated by sessile organisms whose skeletons bui
The Bahama Banks are an example of a carbonate platform
An example of carbonate mud sedimentation in the internal part of the Florida Bay lagoon. The presence of young mangroves is important to entrap the carbonate mud.
Aganane Formation platform of Morocco with first order autocyclic regressive cycles
Aganane Formation metre-scale peritidal sedimentary cycles in two outcrops. The two outcrops are 230 km apart. Storm beds and possibly tsunamites include abundant reworked foraminifera. This image is an example of the continuity of peritidal cycles in a carbonate platform environment.