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Wentworth grade scale
An extended version of the Udden grade scale, adopted by Chester K. Wentworth (1891- 1969), U.S. geologist, who modified the size limits for the common grade terms but retained the geometric interval or constant ratio of 1/2. The scale ranges from clay particles (diameter less than 1/256 mm) to boulders (diameter greater than 256 mm). It is the grade scale generally used by North American sedimentologists.
- 词性: noun
- 行业/领域: 采矿
- 类别 一般矿业; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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- ed.young
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