The “Atlas of Sedimentary Rocks Under the Microscope” book Provides a very clear guide to sedimentary rock types as seen under the microscope supported by practical aspects of slide preparation.
The “Atlas of Sedimentary Rocks Under the Microscope” book serves as a visual atlas of sedimentary rocks in thin section. It displays photomicrographs organized by composition and texture to aid identification. For each rock type, characteristic features like grains, matrix, cement, and fossils are highlighted at varied magnifications. Brief descriptive captions supplement the images.
The atlas covers major sedimentary rock classes from clastics like sandstone to carbonates like limestone. Within these groups, thin section appearances of specific lithologies such as oolitic limestone and volcaniclastic sandstone are illustrated. Photos capture diagnostic indicators of depositional environments and diagenetic changes.
In summary, the atlas provides a comprehensive visual reference for sedimentary rock microfacies. The combination of high-quality photomicrographs and concise descriptions enables recognition of composition and textures in thin section. This facilitates more reliable interpretation of provenance, depositional settings, and diagenetic processes.
Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Part 1: Terrigenous clastic rocks
- Part 2: Carbonate rocks
- Part 3: Other sedimentary rocks
- Appendix 1: Preparation of a thin section of a rock
- Appendix 2: Staining a thin section of a limestone
- Appendix 3: Preparation of a stained acetate peel of a limestone.
