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lithificationComplex process whereby loose grains of sediment are converted into rock. Lithification may occur at the time a sediment is deposited or later. Cementation is one of the main processes involved, particularly for sandstones and conglomerates. In addition, reactions take place within a sediment between various minerals and between minerals and the fluids trapped in the pores; these reactions may form new minerals or add to others already present in the sediment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is evident that ore deposit formation can be linked to the six stages (magmatism, erosion, transport, deposition, lithification and metamorphism) of the rock cycle (Fig. The rock is calcareous, and macroscopic structures and textures indicate a history of fragmentation followed by lithification. |
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