Ankerite-framestone

A rock classification type

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A dolostone consiting of a rigid framework of colonies, shells and/or skeletons. Internal cavities are filled with fine sediment. Ankerite is the predominant carbonate mineral.

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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

49237

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:49237:7

GUID
(UUID V4):

79d277ea-5c61-48b5-ac9a-fcd87fd817ba

Classification of Ankerite-framestoneHide

Rock
- Sedimentary rock and sediment
  - Sedimentary rock
    - Biochemical and chemical sedimentary rock
      - Carbonate rock
        Dolostone
        Ankerite-framestone
        Framestone
        Ankerite-framestone

Mineralogy of Ankerite-framestoneHide

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

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