Sedimentological Study of Exposed Successions of the Sargelu Formation, Middle Jurassic, Northeastern, Iraq

The Middle Jurassic Sargelu Formation spreads out widely in North-Eastern Iraq, particularly within the High Folds Unstable Shelf Zone. was studied two exposed sections, Hanjira and Gorin, Northeastern part of Iraq. Lower contact formation with Sehkaniyan Upper Naokelekan sections appears conformable. thickness section is 40m. Gorin 70 m. sampling done by taking samples from thin were made for all under a polarizing microscope. Three main microfacies donated as M, W, P, eight submicrofacies diagnosed which reflects deposition FZ-1 zone known Deep Sea Basin FZ-2 Shelf.