Sedimentary petrography and environments of deposition of the Plattin group, Cliffdale Hollow, Jefferson County, Missouri.

Author

Narendra M. Naiknimbalkar

Abstract

"Petrographic and depositional environments studies were completed on selected Plattin Limestone rock-samples from the Drill-cores of Cliffdale Hollow area, Jefferson County, Missouri.

Petrographic analysis of forty-four thin sections and the detailed megascopic study of the samples revealed the different types of limestone rocks which were classified on the basis of Folk's (1959) Carbonate Classification. As to the environments of deposition of the Plattin Limestone determined by petrographic study, it has been concluded that this environment was one of low to medium agitation and low to medium organic activity.

Chemical analysis of the Plattin Limestone samples revealed the presence of the following major oxides, CaO, MgO, Fe₂O₃, SiO₂, and Al₂0₃, CO_2. Petrographic characteristics, environments of deposition, classification of the limestones and chemical analysis are summarized in charts'--Abstract p. i

Advisor(s)

Alfred C. Spreng

Committee Member(s)

Gerald B. Rupert
Don L. Frizzell
Robert E. Moore

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geology

Publisher

Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

Publication Date

1963

Pagination

ii, 134 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-133)

Rights

© 1963 Narendra M. Naiknimbalkar, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 1525

Print OCLC #

5954516

Recommended Citation

Naiknimbalkar, Narendra M., "Sedimentary petrography and environments of deposition of the Plattin group, Cliffdale Hollow, Jefferson County, Missouri." (1963). Masters Theses. 2825.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2825