Alonso-Zarza Carbonates in Continental Settings

Geochemistry, Diagenesis and Applications
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-444-53527-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten

This book provides an up-to-date compilation of the latest research on the petrography, facies, paleonvironmental significance and economic aspects of continental carbonates. The overall organization of the book first emphasizes the descriptive aspects and processes operating on carbonate deposits in greatly varied settings, and then considers applications for basin analysis, as well as economic and historical aspects. This volume will be a valuable tool for graduate and postgraduate students as well as for experienced researchers. All colour figures are included on a web site  http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780444535269/. The first part (volume 61 in this series) will deal with the facies, environments, and processes of carbonates in continental settings.
Covering the greatly varied aspects of carbonate deposits from continental settings depositsClear and easy to follow organization of the bookGraduate to postgraduate levelUp to date information, so readers can find references from the classic literature to the most recent research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Alonso-Zarza, A.M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front cover;1
2;Carbonates in Continental Settings: Geochemistry, Diagenesis and Applications;4
3;Copyright page;5
4;Contents;6
5;Contributors;10
6;Preface;12
7;Chapter 1. The Geochemistry of Continental Carbonates;14
7.1;1. Introduction;14
7.2;2. Precipitation of Inorganic Carbonates;16
7.3;3. The Role of Magnesium;21
7.4;4. Stable Isotopes of Carbonates;28
7.5;5. Pedogenic Carbonates;35
7.6;6. Tufa;40
7.7;7. Speleothems;45
7.8;8. Saline Carbonates;48
7.9;9. Ostracods;51
7.10;Other Biotic Carbonates;57
7.11;Conclusion;58
7.12;Acknowledgments;58
7.13;References;58
8;Chapter 2. Diagenesis of Carbonates in Continental Settings;74
8.1;1. Introduction;75
8.2;2. Diagenesis of Lacustrine Carbonates;80
8.3;3. Diagenetic Processes;84
8.4;4. Dolomite in Lacustrine Sediments and Rocks;103
8.5;5. Diagenetic Aspects in Calcretes and Dolocretes;116
8.6;6. Telogenesis;135
8.7;7. Conclusions;147
8.8;Acknowledgments;148
8.9;References;148
9;Chapter 3. Silicification of Continental Carbonates;166
9.1;1. Introduction;166
9.2;2. Overview;167
9.3;3. Burial Diagenesis;173
9.4;4. Meteoric Diagenesis at or near the Surface;178
9.5;5. Isotope Data of Cherts in Continental Carbonates;183
9.6;6. Conclusions;187
9.7;Acknowledgements;187
9.8;References;187
10;Chapter 4. Continental Carbonates as Indicators of Paleoclimate;192
10.1;1. Introduction;193
10.2;2. Pedogenic Carbonates;194
10.3;3. Lacustrine Carbonates;205
10.4;4. Palustrine Carbonates;211
10.5;5. Speleothem Carbonates;213
10.6;6. Tufas;215
10.7;7. Summary;218
10.8;Acknowledgment;219
10.9;References;219
11;Chapter 5. Continental Sequence Stratigraphy and Continental Carbonates;228
11.1;1. Introduction;229
11.2;2. Sequence Stratigraphy History and Terminology;229
11.3;3. Continental Sequence Delineation Methods;239
11.4;4. Continental Carbonates and Sequence Stratigraphy;251
11.5;5. Discussion;273
11.6;6. Summary;277
11.7;Acknowledgments;278
11.8;References;278
12;Chapter 6. Economic Aspects of Continental Carbonates and Carbonates Transformed under Continental Conditions;288
12.1;1. Introduction;289
12.2;2. Lacustrine and Palustrine Carbonates and Associated Resources;289
12.3;3. Calcretes and Associated Resources;295
12.4;4. Travertines and Tufas and their Economic Interest;297
12.5;5. Karst Structures and Related Economic Resources;301
12.6;6. Conclusions;304
12.7;Acknowledgements;304
12.8;References;304
13;Chapter 7. Continental Carbonates – Preservation of Natural and Historic Heritage Sites;310
13.1;1. Introduction;310
13.2;2. Natural Sites;312
13.3;3. Conservation and the Built Environment;319
13.4;4. Conclusions;322
13.5;References;324
14;Subject Index;326