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Silica mineralogy and structure of the Monterey Shale, Temblor Range, California

October 28, 1975

The d(101) spacing of diagenetic cristobalite decreases regularly with depth of burial in the siliceous Monterey Shale of the Temblor Range. This relation has been used to delineate the folded structure of the Monterey Shale at a locality near Taft.

Publication Year 1975
Title Silica mineralogy and structure of the Monterey Shale, Temblor Range, California
Authors K. J. Murata, R.G. Randall
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
Index ID 70156585
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse