MICROFCIES OF TEL HAJAR FORMATION IN SOUTH-WEST IRAQ

Authors

  • Sadi Kan Jan Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

The Tel Hajar formation in the studied area has been divided into five microfacics units:

1) Fine hiogenic dolomite facies.

2) Sandy rich dolomite facies.

3) Dolomite diagenetic facies.

4) Recrystal1ized wackestone in microfacies.

5) Mudsione facies.

Microfacics reflect shallow marine water with open Circulation in the lower part of the formation and the environment of the upper is enclosed between upper tide and tide. The most important diagenesis was recrystallization and spary calcite deposit inside fossils chambers and pores.

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Published

2009-12-01

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