Grain size, sorting and matrix as indicators of energy of depositional environment of Abu-Khasib formation east of Baghdad

Authors

  • Sadi K. Jan Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63799/

Keywords:

Abu Khasib,, Grain Size,, Sorting,, Matrix,, Energy of depositional,, Baghdad.

Abstract

A total of 190 thin sections have been examined for stone samples collected from Halfaia – 1 in the
south of Iraq. Al-Mishrif formation, basically, consists of limestone including Planktonic Foraminifera and
Benthonic Foraminifera, as well as, minerals like Dolomite. The formation is divided into three energy
water areas: high, transitional and low areas.

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Published

2025-05-25

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Research Paper

How to Cite

Grain size, sorting and matrix as indicators of energy of depositional environment of Abu-Khasib formation east of Baghdad. (2025). Journal of Genetic and Environment Conservation, 1(2), 103-105. https://doi.org/10.63799/