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Geode Minerals from the American Midwest.

Authors :
Huizing, Terry E.
Source :
Rocks & Minerals. Jan/Feb2017, Vol. 92 Issue 1, p64-73. 10p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article reports on geodes from the American Midwest. It mentions its formation in sedimentary layers deposited in hot shallow seas near the equator. An overview of various minerals found in mine fields including quartz, kaolinite and pyrite which are crystal groups in geode deposits is also presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GEODES
*SEDIMENTATION & deposition
*QUARTZ
*KAOLINITE
*PYRITES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00357529
Volume :
92
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Rocks & Minerals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120264357
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2017.1241691
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