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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
lithologic-and-facies
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Lithofacies — may refer to: * A mappable subdivision of a designated stratigraphic unit, distinguished from adjacent subdivisions on the basis of lithology; a facies characterized by particular lithologic features. * The rock record of any particular… … Wikipedia
