Seven sedimentary rock reference samples from Estonia

Kiipli T; Batchelor RA; Bernal JP; Cowing C; Hagel-Brunnstrom M; Ingham MN; Johnson D; Kivisilla J; Knaack C; Kump P; Lozano R; Michiels D; Orlova K; Pirrus E; Rousseau RM; Ruzicka J; Sandstrom H; Willis JP

Oil Shale, Vol.17, No.3, 215-223, 2000

Kiipli T, Batchelor RA, Bernal JP, Cowing C, Hagel-Brunnstrom M, Ingham MN, Johnson D, Kivisilla J, Knaack C, Kump P, Lozano R, Michiels D, Orlova K, Pirrus E, Rousseau RM, Ruzicka J, Sandstrom H, Willis JP

The major oxide and trace element compositions of seven sedimentary rock reference samples (claystone, organic-rich argillite, two limestones, dolostone, sandstone and feldspathized volcanic ash) are presented. Among studied samples the organic-rich argillite ("Dictyonema shale") is conspicuous for wide range of chemical elements with higher contents than in common sedimentary rocks. The content of 68 elements and components has been determined.