Lithology - The branch of mineralogy that deals with the study of rocks and their composition. [Oil and Gas Journal; v91n13; 81-84; 1993.] [Dictionary of Science; R.K. Barnhart; page 364; 1986; Houghton Mifflin Company; Boston.] ...
Lithology: Mineralogy, grain size, texture, and other physical properties of granular soil, sediment, or rock.
lithology The study of the chemical composition and structure of rocks, especially with characteristics that can be studied without a high magnification; also a study of the character of rock formations.
Lithology, Lithologic: A system for the description of rocks, with respect to mineral composition and texture.
A direct push system used to measure lithology based on soil penetration resistance.
Cone Penterometer Testing (CPT): A direct push system used to measure lithology based on soil penetration resistance.
 See also: Solution, Soil, Table, Water, Liquid
  
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