Calcite (Inventory)/Calcite Crust
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The '''Calcite Crust''' inventory field should be used to list stations where a crust of [[Calcite (Inventory)|calcite]] is found. | The '''Calcite Crust''' inventory field should be used to list stations where a crust of [[Calcite (Inventory)|calcite]] is found. | ||
| - | A calcite crust is a layer of calcite that is thicker and less firmly adhered to the substructure than a [[Calcite (Inventory)/Calcite Coating|calcite coating]]. Calcite crusts can form over almost any other material. They can be thin or thick. Often, they are fragile and easily broken if stepped on or touched so great care should be taken not to damage them. | + | A calcite crust is a layer of calcite that is thicker and less firmly adhered to the substructure than a [[Calcite (Inventory)/Calcite Coating|calcite coating]]. Calcite crusts can form over almost any other material. They can be thin or thick. Often, they are fragile and easily broken, especially on [[Floor (Inventory)/Sediment/Soil|floor sediments]] if stepped on or touched so great care should be taken not to damage them. |
The distinctions between a calcite coating and a calcite crust may be subtle. | The distinctions between a calcite coating and a calcite crust may be subtle. | ||
Revision as of 13:15, 3 April 2012
The Calcite Crust inventory field should be used to list stations where a crust of calcite is found.
A calcite crust is a layer of calcite that is thicker and less firmly adhered to the substructure than a calcite coating. Calcite crusts can form over almost any other material. They can be thin or thick. Often, they are fragile and easily broken, especially on floor sediments if stepped on or touched so great care should be taken not to damage them.
The distinctions between a calcite coating and a calcite crust may be subtle.
See also
References
- Hill, Carol; Paolo Forti (1997) Cave Minerals of the World (Second Edition ed.) National Speleological Society pp 62-63 ISBN: 1-879961-07-5
