Microfacies and applied aspects exemplified by tertiary limestones (anah limestone formation)‎ in Kirkuk Area : part 2

Abstract EN

Facies concept is served as a basis ١© reconstruct thematically the ancient depositional environment ofAnah Limestone Formation.

This study displays a great diversity in the micofacies types based on the distribution pattern of corals,algae and foraminifera of shallow water environment.The microfacies analysis shows the coral framestone as well as the bafflestone.The rocks ofAnah Formation were deposited in two principal environments namely the reef, and back-reef and in a cyclic system:the reef type might be a patch reef.

It is worthy to be mentioned that microfacies spectrum becomes more broader compared with that of Azkand Formation including always the lagoonal environment.