Sedimentary petrologic provinces of the northern Gulf of Mexico.

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1942

Authors

Goldstein, A.J.

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Abstract

Sediment samples from the northern border of the Gulf of Mexico show regional differences in mineral composition which permit the distinction of four areas of sediments, each with a characteristic mineral suite. These sedimentary petrologic provinces are here termed the Eastern Gulf Province, and the Rio Grande Province. The mineral assemblage characteristic of each province is briefly described.

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p. 77-84.

Keywords

sediments, geology, petrology, sediment distribution, mineralogy, sediment composition, mineral assemblages, mineral composition, sediment analysis

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