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Lithofacies

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Lithofacies may refer to:

  • A mappable subdivision of a designated stratigraphic unit, distinguished from adjacent subdivisions on the basis of lithology; a facies characterized by particular lithologic features.
  • The rock record of any particular sedimentary environment, including both physical and organic characteristics.
  • cf: Lithotope