-
replaced by calcite, the
replacement would still be
deemed an
allochem. The
allochems are
typically embedded in a
matrix of
micrite (lime mud) or sparry...
-
addition to
allochems are
named intramicrite, oomicrite,
biomicrite or
pelmicrite under the Folk
classification depending on the
dominant allochem. Micrite...
-
Peloids are
allochems that are
composed of micrite,
irrespective of size, shape, or origin. The two
primary types of
peloids are
pellets and intraclasts...
-
strict sense, are
fecal products of
invertebrate organisms.
Peloids are
allochems of any size, structure, or origin. As a result,
peloids not only include...
- fine-grained
matrix as
opposed to the
clasts (in the case of a conglomerate) or
allochems (in the case of a limestone). For a conglomerate, a rock is considered...
-
carbonate rocks.
Based on composition,
there are
three main components:
allochems (grains),
matrix (mostly micrite), and
cement (sparite). The Folk system...
- Folk's
carbonate rock
classification details the
relative proportions of
allochems in the rock and the type of matrix. The
classification scheme covers most...
- calcimicrite.
Calcimicrite is a type of
limestone that
contains more
micrite than
allochem, and the
diameter of any
particle measures less than 20 microns. The Induan...
