Acid Etching in the Study of Limestones and Dolomites (Classic Reprint)

This book details a novel and rapid method of testing limestones and dolomites quickly and with little equipment. Limestone Acid Etching Tests (LETs) are valuable for comprehending the texture, grain size, and distribution of non-carbonate materials in calcareous rocks, especially limestones and dolomites. The author emphasizes the benefits of LETs over traditional methods like thin sections, such as requiring less expertise, providing a larger study area, revealing impurities in various dimensions, and clarifying phenomena in thin-sections. Applicable to various studies - from engineering concerns like a stone's weather resistance or suitability for grinding to paleontological and diagenetic investigations - these tests provide a versatile tool for those working with limestones and dolomites.