Carbonate Sedimentology

by Tucker, Maurice E.; Wright, V. Paul

• ISBN13: 9780632014729
• ISBN10: 0632014725
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-01-08
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Carbonate rocks (limestones and dolomites) constitute a major part of the geological column and contain not only 60% of the world's known hydrocarbons but also host extensive mineral deposits. This book represents the first major review of carbonate sedimentology since the mid 1970's. It is aimed at the advanced undergraduate - postgraduate level and will also be of major interest to geologists working in the oil industry. This volume is designed to take the reader from the basic aspects of limestone recognition and classification through to an appreciation of the most recent developments such as large scale facies modelling and isotope geochemistry. Novel aspects of the book include a detailed review of carbonate mineralogy, non-marine carbonate depositional environments and an in-depth look at carbonate deposition and diagenesis through geologic time. In addition, the reviews of individual depositional systems stress a process-based approach rather than one centered on simple comparative sedimentology. The unique quality of this book is that it contains integrated reviews of carbonate sedimentology and diagenesis, within one volume.

Author Biography

Maurice Edwin Tucker is a leading British sedimentologist, specialising in the field of carbonate sedimentology, more commonly known as limestones. From 1993 to 2011 he held the position of Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Durham, and from 1998 to 2011 was Master of University College, Durham. V. Paul Wright is the author of Carbonate Sedimentology, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgement

Carbonate Sediments and Limestones: Constituents

Geological Background to Carbonate Sedimentation

Modern Carbonate Environments

Carbonate Depositional Systems I: Marine Shallow-Water and Lacustrine Carbonates

Carbonate Depositional Systems II: Deeper-Water Facies of Pelagic and Resedimented Limestones

Carbonate Mineralogy and Chemistry

Diagenetic Processes, Products and Environments

Dolomites and Dolomitization Models

The Geological Record of Carbonate Rocks

References

Index

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