Munnecke A, Westphal H (1997)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 1997
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Volume: 112
Pages Range: 33-42
URI: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=0031465848&origin=inward
In many fine-grained limestones, the differentiation of mechanical compaction and early cementation is difficult because of the frequent lack or ambiguity of compaction indicators. Here, a new, complementary criterion is proposed for the assessment of compaction in fine-grained carbonates: the deformation of thin-walled organic microfossils within the sediment. It is shown that they are reliable indicators of compaction. Two general styles of preservation can be distinguished: early cemented limestones contain spherical to slightly deformed microfossils whereas mechanically compacted carbonates always show flattened specimens.
APA:
Munnecke, A., & Westphal, H. (1997). Mechanical compaction versus early cementation in fine-grained limestones: Differentiation by the preservation of organic microfossils. Sedimentary Geology, 112, 33-42.
MLA:
Munnecke, Axel, and Hildegard Westphal. "Mechanical compaction versus early cementation in fine-grained limestones: Differentiation by the preservation of organic microfossils." Sedimentary Geology 112 (1997): 33-42.
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