Argillocalcareous

/ˌɑrdʒɪloʊkælˈkeəriəs/ adjective

Describing sedimentary rock that contains significant amounts of both clay and calcium carbonate (limestone), creating a mixed composition.

From Latin 'argilla' (clay) + 'calcareous' (from Latin 'calcarius,' relating to lime/calcium). A compound term describing dual mineral composition in sedimentary rocks.

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