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TEXTURAL CLASSIFICATION OF SEDIMENTS
Author(s) -
LINK ALBERT G.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
sedimentology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.494
H-Index - 108
eISSN - 1365-3091
pISSN - 0037-0746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3091.1966.tb01598.x
Subject(s) - silt , nomenclature , geology , simple (philosophy) , basis (linear algebra) , geomorphology , ecology , epistemology , taxonomy (biology) , mathematics , philosophy , geometry , biology
SUMMARY In the light of present‐day requirements and the author's personal experience, existing systems of nomenclature and classification of sediments on a textural basis need revision. A system is proposed that is based on a three end‐member relationship involving sand‐, silt‐ and clay‐size particles. The construction, nomenclature and application proposed, fulfils the purpose of a classification because it is simple, easily remembered, practical, has wide application, is needed; and above all it groups sediments into useful categories that make communication more effective and easier.