diagenitized
Diagenitized refers to the process by which rocks and sediments undergo physical, chemical, and biological changes after their initial deposition but before reaching the stage of metamorphism. This term is primarily used in the fields of sedimentology and stratigraphy to describe the transformations that occur during the early stages of lithification, where loose sediments are gradually converted into solid rock.
The process of diagenesis encompasses a range of alterations, including compaction, cementation, recrystallization, and dissolution. Compaction
Diagenetic changes are influenced by factors such as pressure, temperature, fluid chemistry, and the presence of
Diagenitized rocks exhibit characteristics that reflect these transformations, such as altered mineralogical compositions, changes in texture,