Olistostrome
A rock classification type
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A sedimentary deposit composed of a chaotic mass of heterogeneous material, such as blocks and mud, known as olistoliths, that accumulates as a semifluid body by submarine gravity sliding or slumping of the unconsolidated sediments.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51460
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51460:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
3d0d8964-0d08-4c50-8140-dcc28c53eba3
Classification of Olistostrome
Internet Links for Olistostrome
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