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pelite [′pē‚līt] (geology) A sediment or sedimentary rock, such as mudstone, composed of fine, clay- or mud-size particles. Also spelled pelyte. 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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Sedimentary Iron formations (BIF) A A deposits Oolitic iron A A Sedimentary phosphates K K Manganese deposits A A Barite in black shales K K Diagenetic Copper in pelites K A deposits Uranium sandstones K K Discordant uranium A ? Within the overlying sediments strong clay alteration is widespread and affects pelites, sandstones and conglomerates. The supracrustal (greenstone) belts are lithologically diverse and include basalt, greywacke, pelite, and iron formation, along with lesser andesite, dacite, rhyolite, ultramafic rocks, conglomerate, and carbonate rocks. |
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