Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Conditions and Effects (hierarchy name)
4. [conditions and effects by specific type]
5. accretion

Anotations

Scope note:

In geology, the cementing of rock sediments or remains of microscopic marine organisms by the precipitation of minerals (silica, carbonate, iron oxide), which are deposited as microcrystals into the pore spaces. It is the final stage in the formation of sedimentary rock.