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BALLSTONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
DEF

A sedimentary rock consisting essentially of an argillaceous matrix surrounding numerous nearly spherical nodular masses, usually calcareous in nature.

OBS

The term "ballstone" may be applied to limestone (which is usually the case), but also to other sedimentary rocks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Concrétion calcaire (fossilifère) dans [une] matrice argileuse.

OBS

Les calcaires d'origine chimique sont souvent concrétionnés par dépôt dû aux eaux d'infiltration. Tel est le cas des travertins ou tufs calcaires, souvent creusés de cavités irrégulières, fréquents en eau douce.

Spanish

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