Bedrock (Inventory)/Pisolites
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| + | The '''Pisolites''' field should be used to list stations that exhibit bedrock with pisolites. Pisolites are not a formation. They are an exposed characteristic of the original bedrock and exhibit as round nodules (sometimes with layers). They rarely appear singularly but instead most often appear in large clusters or layers in the bedrock. The size can vary from pea-sized to larger. Larger varieties are often distinguished by being called "oolites" but for purposes of the ''CCNP Cave Inventory Form'', all pisolites and oolites no matter their size should be inventoried in this field. | ||
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| + | Pisolites are not to be confused with [[Cave Pearls (Inventory)|cave pearls]]. | ||
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Revision as of 03:56, 22 March 2011
The Pisolites field should be used to list stations that exhibit bedrock with pisolites. Pisolites are not a formation. They are an exposed characteristic of the original bedrock and exhibit as round nodules (sometimes with layers). They rarely appear singularly but instead most often appear in large clusters or layers in the bedrock. The size can vary from pea-sized to larger. Larger varieties are often distinguished by being called "oolites" but for purposes of the CCNP Cave Inventory Form, all pisolites and oolites no matter their size should be inventoried in this field.
Pisolites are not to be confused with cave pearls.
