Carbonate Rock Classification

Diagenetic textures

1. Sparstone

Diagenetic obliterative texture of a crystalline limestone consisting of neomorphic calcite spar crystals.

Mississippian, South Wales, UK

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2. Dolostone

Dolomite crystal dominated lithology with rhombic euhedral to subhedral crystals.

Permian, West Texas, USA

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