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Sedimentary Petrography and Microscopy

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Maria Giuditta Fellin, Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Picotti
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:08

Abstract

Microscopy of carbonate (1st half of semester) and sliciclastic rocks (2nd half) rocks as well as siliceous, phosphatic and evaporitic sediements.

Objective

Description of grains and cement/matrix, texture, classification of the main sedimentary rocks. Discussion and interpretation of the environment of sedimentation. Diagenetic Processes.

Content

Microscopy of carbonate and siliciclastic rocks, siliceous and phosphatic rocks, their origin and classification. Diagenesis.

Resources

Lecture Notes

English textbooks recommended

Literature

Tucker, M.E. (2001): Sedimentary Petrology-An introduction to the Origin of Sedimentary Rocks, 3rd Editition. Blackwell Science Ltd., Oxford, 262 p.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
24

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Sedimentary Petrography and Microscopy
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (NO D 69)
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (NO D 69)
28 h semesterly

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