Sedimentological implications of microbial mats, gypsum ...
Jan 28, 2020· Microbial mats and gypsum exist in concentration ponds due to the first stage of evaporation, whereas halite is present in the crystallizers with continuous seawater evaporation, in the saltwork of Dhban area, north of Jedd city, Saudi Arabia. Several gypsum and halite facies types are distinguished in response to differences in microbial activity, salinity, topography of the ponds, .