Lithology meaning
The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation.
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The microscopic study, description, and classification of rock.
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The scientific study of rocks, usually with the unaided eye or with little magnification.
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The structure and composition of a rock formation.
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The scientific study and description of rocks, especially at the macroscopic level, in terms of their color, texture, and composition.
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The gross physical character of a rock or rock formation.
The general composition of a rock or rock sequence.
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Origin of lithology
- litho- +"Ž -ology
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