Maurice E. Tucker graduated from Durham University and obtained his PhD from the University of Reading. He spent nearly 30 years at Durham University and is now a Visiting Professor at the University of Bristol.

Stuart J. Jones graduated in Geology from Aberystwyth University and received his PhD from the University of Reading. He is currently an Associate Professor of Sedimentology at Durham University.

Preface to Fourth Edition xiv

Preface to the Third Edition xv

Biographies xvi

1 Introduction: Basic Concepts and Approach 1

1.1 Introduction

1

1.2 Basic

Concepts 1

1.2.1 Classification of Sedimentary Rocks 1

1.2.2 Sedimentary Environments and Facies 2

1.2.2.1 Facies 2

1.2.2.2 Facies Models 2

1.2.3 Controls on Deposition: Tectonics, Climate and Sea Level 3

1.2.3.1 Climate 4

1.2.3.2 Sea Level 4

1.2.4 Stratigraphic Practice 5

1.2.5 Sequence Stratigraphy 7

1.2.5.1 Introduction 7

1.2.5.2 Accommodation and Sedimentation Rates 7

1.2.5.3 Scale and Order 8

1.2.5.4 Stratigraphic Sequences, Key Surfaces, Systems Tracts 8

1.2.5.5 Metre-Scale

Cycles, High-Frequency

Sequences, Parasequences 11

1.2.6 Diagenesis 13

1.3 Methodology

13

1.3.1 In the Field 13

1.3.2 In the Laboratory 15

1.3.3 The Sedimentological Literature 17

Further

Reading 18

2 Siliciclastic Sediments I: Sandstones, Conglomerates and Breccias 19

2.1 Introduction

19

2.2 Sediment

Texture 19

2.2.1 Grain Size and Grain-size

Parameters 21

2.2.1.1 Interpretation and Use of Grain-size

Analyses 26

2.2.2 Grain Morphology 27

2.2.3 Grain-surface

Texture 28

2.2.4 Grain Fabric 29

2.2.5 Textural Maturity 30

2.3 Sedimentary

Structures 31

2.3.1 Erosional Sedimentary Structures 31

2.3.2 Depositional Sedimentary Structures 34

2.3.2.1 Sediment Transport and Aqueous Flows 34

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2.3.2.2 Bedding and Lamination 39

2.3.2.3 Current Ripples, Dunes and Cross-Stratification 40

2.3.2.4 Flaser and Lenticular Bedding 44

2.3.2.5 Antidunes and Antidune Bedding 45

2.3.2.6 Wave-formed

Ripples and Cross-Lamination

45

2.3.2.7 Hummocky Cross-Stratification (HCS) 46

2.3.2.8 Wind Ripples, Dunes, Draas and Aeolian Cross-bedding

47

2.3.2.9 Graded Bedding 50

2.3.2.10 Mudcracks: Desiccation and Syneresis 51

2.3.3 Post-depositional

Sedimentary Structures 52

2.3.4 Biogenic Sedimentary Structures 56

2.4 Palaeocurrent

Analysis 60

2.4.1 Palaeocurrent Indicators 61

2.5 Detrital

Components of Siliciclastic Sediments 63

2.5.1 Rock Fragments 64

2.5.2 Quartz 65

2.5.3 Feldspars 67

2.5.4 Micas 69

2.5.5 Clay Minerals 69

2.5.6 Heavy Minerals 70

2.5.7 Other Detrital Components 71

2.5.8 Compositional Maturity 71

2.6 Classification

of Siliciclastic Sediments 72

2.6.1 Classification of Sandstones 72

2.6.2 Conglomerates and Breccias 75

2.6.2.1 Composition and Textures of Conglomerates 75

2.7 Petrography

and Origin of Principal Sandstone Types 77

2.7.1 Quartz Arenites 77

2.7.2 Arkoses 79

2.7.3 Litharenites 79

2.7.4 Greywackes 79

2.8 Sandstone

Composition, Provenance and Tectonic Setting 82

2.9 Sandstone

Diagenesis 84

2.9.1 Compaction and Pressure Dissolution 86

2.9.2 Silica Cementation 88

2.9.3 Carbonate Cementation 91

2.9.4 Feldspar Authigenesis 93

2.9.5 Clay-mineral

Authigenesis 93

2.9.6 Hematite Cementation and Pigmentation: Red Beds 97

2.9.7 Diagenetic Environments and Sequences 98

2.9.8 Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy 102

2.9.9 CO2 Sequestration into Sandstone Reservoirs 104

2.10 Porosity

and Permeability 104

2.11 Sediment

Routing Systems 108

2.12 Depositional

Environments of Sandstones and Coarser Clastics 110

2.12.1 Fluvial Systems and Facies 110

2.12.1.1 Alluvial Fan Facies 111

2.12.1.2 Meandering-stream

Facies 117

2.12.1.3 Anastomosing-stream

Facies 119

2.12.2 Desert Environments and Aeolian Sand Facies 121

2.12.3 Lacustrine Environments and Sandy Facies 122

2.12.4 Deltaic Environments and Facies 124

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2.12.4.1 River-dominated

Deltas 127

2.12.4.2 Wave-dominated

Deltas 128

2.12.4.3 Tide-dominated

Deltas 129

2.12.4.4 Ancient Deltas 130

2.12.4.5 Fan Deltas 130

2.12.5 Marine Shoreline Environments and Facies 131

2.12.5.1 Beach-barrier

Island and Strandplain Systems 131

2.12.5.2 Tidal Flats 135

2.12.5.3 Estuaries and Incised Valleys 135

2.12.6 Shallow-marine

Shelves, Epeiric Seas and Their Facies 136

2.12.6.1 Tidal Bedforms and Sand Sheets 136

2.12.6.2 Tidal Sand Banks 138

2.12.6.3 Non-tidal

Offshore Sand Bodies 138

2.12.7 Continental Margins and Deep-water

Basins 139

2.12.8 Glacial Environments 146

2.13 Facies

Sequences, Controls and Sequence Stratigraphy 148

2.13.1 Facies Sequences and Controls 148

2.13.2 Sequence Stratigraphy 149

References 151

Further Reading 164

3 Siliciclastic Sediments II: Mudrocks 166

3.1 Introduction

166

3.2 Textures

and Structures of Mudrocks 166

3.2.1 Nodules and Concretions 169

3.3 The

Colour of Mudrocks 173

3.4 Mineral

Constituents of Mudrocks 173

3.4.1 Clay Minerals 174

3.4.2 Quartz 177

3.4.3 Organic Matter 177

3.4.4 Other Constituents 177

3.5 The

Formation and Distribution of Clay Minerals in Modern Sediments 179

3.6 Diagenesis

of Clay Minerals and Mudrocks 181

3.6.1 Early (Shallow) Diagenesis 181

3.6.2 Burial (Deeper) Diagenesis 184

3.7 Mudrocks

and Their Depositional Environments 186

3.7.1 Residual Mudrocks and Soils 187

3.7.2 Detrital Mudrocks 189

3.7.2.1 Non-marine

Mudrocks 189

3.7.2.2 Marine Mudrocks 190

3.7.2.3 Organic-rich

Mudrocks and Black Shales 192

3.7.2.4 Shale Gas 193

3.7.2.5 Mud Diapirism and Mud Volcanoes 194

3.7.2.6 Loess and Loessite 195

3.7.3 Mudrocks of Volcaniclastic Origin 197

3.7.4 Temporal (and Spatial) Variations in Mudrock Sequences 197

References 198

Further Reading 203

4 Carbonate Sediments: Limestones and Dolomites 204

4.1 Introduction

204

4.2 Techniques

for the Study of Carbonate Sediments 205

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4.2.1 In the Field 205

4.2.2 The Petrographic Study of Carbonates 205

4.2.3 Isotopes and Trace Elements 207

4.3 Mineralogy

of Carbonate Sediments 209

4.4 Carbonate

Production and Factories 210

4.4.1 Carbonate Factories 211

4.4.2 Controls on Carbonate Production and Deposition 212

4.5 Components

of Carbonate Rocks 214

4.5.1 Non-skeletal

Grains 214

4.5.1.1 Ooids and Pisoids 214

4.5.1.2 Ancient Marine Ooids 217

4.5.1.3 Origin of Ooids and Seawater Chemistry Through Time 217

4.5.1.4 Peloids 219

4.5.1.5 Aggregates and Intraclasts 220

4.5.2 Skeletal Components (excluding Algae and Microbes) 220

4.5.2.1 Mollusca 221

4.5.2.2 Brachiopods 224

4.5.2.3 Cnidaria (especially Corals) 225

4.5.2.4 Echinodermata 226

4.5.2.5 Bryozoa 226

4.5.2.6 Foraminifera 227

4.5.2.7 Other Carbonate-forming

Organisms 228

4.5.3 The Contribution of Microbes to Carbonates 230

4.5.3.1 Rhodophyta (Red Algae) 230

4.5.3.2 Chlorophyta (Green Algae) 231

4.5.3.3 Chrysophyta (Yellow-green

Algae, Coccoliths) 232

4.5.3.4 Calcified Cyanobacteria and Algae (Calcimicrobes) 232

4.5.3.5 Micrite Envelopes and Microbial Micritisation 233

4.5.3.6 Microbialites: Stromatolites, Thrombolites and Oncoids 233

4.5.4 Lime Mud and Micrite 238

4.6 Classification

of Limestones 239

4.6.1 Classification Schemes 239

4.6.2 Carbonate Microfacies and Standard Microfacies Types (SMF) 241

4.7 Limestone

Grain Size and Texture 243

4.8 Sedimentary

Structures of Limestones 244

4.8.1 Bedding Planes, Hardgrounds, Tepees and Palaeokarstic Surfaces 244

4.8.2 Current and Wave Structures 247

4.8.3 Cavity Structures 248

4.9 Carbonate