SEDIMENTARY STUDY OF SHIRANISH FORMATION AT HIJRAN SECTION- NORTH IRAQ

Authors

  • Saadi K. Jan Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Aqeel A. Al-Zubaidi Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

    Shiranish has been studied at Hijran section near Erbil city, NE Iraq. Fifty two thin-sections were prepared to study them under polarized microscope, to determine the petrographic component, organic content and digenetic processes. Rock units subdivided into four rock beds, as follows: dolostone, foraminiferal biomicrite, poorly washed biomicrite and micrite. Vertical succession of Shiranish Formation refers to off-shore quite marine environment.

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Published

2014-07-01

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