In a semi-isolated barred basin as shown below, which rock types would form because of evaporative mechanism in regions marked by A, B and C?
To determine the rock types that form in the semi-isolated barred basin shown, we need to understand the order of precipitation due to evaporative mechanisms in sedimentary environments.
In such settings, the sequence of mineral precipitation is primarily driven by the solubility of minerals in water. As evaporation progresses, minerals that are less soluble will precipitate first, followed by those that are more soluble. Here’s the sequence:
Therefore, the appropriate rock types that form in regions A, B, and C are:
This sequence aligns with the typical evaporative processes observed in a barred basin setting.
Match the following
| Sandstone | Tectonic setup |
| A. Mature quartz arenite | D. Continental rift valleys |
| B. Immature wacke | E. Passive continental margins |
| C. Feldspathic arenite | F. Fore arc basins at convergent plate boundaries |
The modal analysis of a sandstone is as follows:
Quartz 36%
Feldspar 55%
Matrix 08%
Rock fragments 01%
It may be classified as