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wackestone [′wak·ə‚stōn] (petrology) A limestone composed of mud (micrite) containing more than 10% particles (grains) with diameters greater than 20 micrometers scattered throughout. 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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| The carbonate is composed of wackestone and packstone and is locally silty and argillaceous. Most Tyndall Stone consists of dolomite-mottled, fossiliferous wackestone, which was deposited in a stable shelf environment. |
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