Ankerite-wackestone
A rock classification type
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A matrix-supported dolostone containing less than 75% mud-grade (< 32μm) carbonate with ankerite as the predominant carbonate.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49229
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49229:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
61f8b156-47ed-4ea2-bb14-7b4f2cdecbc4
Classification of Ankerite-wackestone
- Rock
- Sedimentary rock and sediment
- Sedimentary rock
- Biochemical and chemical sedimentary rock
- Carbonate rock
- Dolostone
- Ankerite-wackestone
- Dolostone
- Wackestone
- Ankerite-wackestone
- Carbonate rock
- Biochemical and chemical sedimentary rock
- Sedimentary rock
- Sedimentary rock and sediment
Mineralogy of Ankerite-wackestone
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Internet Links for Ankerite-wackestone
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