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Sedimentary vs Micrite - What's the difference?

sedimentary | micrite |

As an adjective sedimentary

is (geology|of a rock) made by the deposition and compression of small particles.

As a noun micrite is

(geology) a sedimentary limestone matrix derived from calcite mud.

sedimentary

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (geology, of a rock) Made by the deposition and compression of small particles.

    • Coordinate terms

    * igneous, metamorphic

    Derived terms

    * sedimentary rock

    micrite

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia micrite) (en noun)
  • (geology) A sedimentary limestone matrix derived from calcite mud