claystone
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Claystone — deposited in Glacial Lake Missoula, Montana, USA Claystone ( / … Wikipedia
claystone — [klā′stōn΄] n. 1. rock consisting of hardened clay 2. a hard concretionary body often found in clay deposits: Sometimes written clay stone * * * ▪ geology hardened clay. Some geologists further restrict the term to a sedimentary rock that… … Universalium
claystone — [klā′stōn΄] n. 1. rock consisting of hardened clay 2. a hard concretionary body often found in clay deposits: Sometimes written clay stone … English World dictionary
claystone — n. fine rock that contains clay particles … English contemporary dictionary
claystone — /ˈkleɪstoʊn/ (say klaystohn) noun → argillite …
claystone — noun fine grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles • Hypernyms: ↑rock, ↑stone … Useful english dictionary
Mudrock — Glacial Lake Missoula claystone Red mudrock in the Ragged Reef Formation ( … Wikipedia
sedimentary rock — Rock formed at or near the Earth s surface by the accumulation and lithification of fragments of preexisting rocks or by precipitation from solution at normal surface temperatures. Sedimentary rocks can be formed only where sediments are… … Universalium
Geology of the Capitol Reef area — [ Waterpocket Fold is the major geographic feature in the area of the park. This view is from above Capitol Reef Scenic Drive looking back at the west face of the broken and eroded fold.] The exposed geology of the Capitol Reef area presents a… … Wikipedia
Hamilton Group — or Millboro Shale Stratigraphic range: Middle Devonian Type Geological unit Sub units Mahantango Formation Marcellus Formation Thickness up to 2,500 feet (800 m) … Wikipedia
