Figure F7. Classification scheme for sedimentary rocks based on proportions of siliciclastic, siliceous microfossil, and volcaniclastic lithologies, Expedition 343. Siliciclastic (terrigenous) deposit subdivision after Expedition 308 Scientists (2006), as modified from Shepard (1954). Suffix or name in parentheses indicates name for lithified equivalent, if present. Ash refers to volcaniclastic components with a grain size <4 mm.
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