savikivien
Savikivien is the Finnish term for claystones, a family of sedimentary rocks formed chiefly from clay-sized particles that have been compacted and cemented over time. In Finnish geology the word savikivi is used for the rock type, with savikivien serving as the genitive plural form. Claystones are among the finest-grained sedimentary rocks and are characterized by their very fine texture, often showing laminations or fissility.
Physically, savikivien are typically soft to moderately hard, depending on the degree of cementation. They usually
Formation and distribution occur in quiet-water environments where fine clay particles settle from suspension. Deposition can
The study of savikivien provides information about past depositional environments, sedimentation rates, and diagenetic histories. They