Recrystallization versus neomorphism, and the concept of 'significant recrystallization' in dolomite research

Sedimentary Geology

Volumn 113, Issue 3-4, 1997, Pages 161-168

  Machel, Hans G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Dolomite; Dolostone; Limestone; Neomorphism; Recrystallization

Indexed keywords

DOLOMITE; DOLOSTONE; LIMESTONE; NEOMORPHISM; RECRYSTALLIZATION;

EID: 0031404267     PISSN: 00370738     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0037-0738(97)00078-X     Document Type: Article

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