Point Counting Data for Kuniutan, Datianba, and Pagoda Formations at Qiliao Section

Point counting data from thin sections of three geological formations at the Qiliao section. The dataset is a 13.9 KB Excel file authored by Shenyang Yu and last updated on June 1, 2026. It is shared under a CC-BY-4.0 license on the figshare platform.

Use Cases

• Classifying rock types based on mineralogical composition derived from point counting.
• Analyzing depositional environments by comparing modal percentages across the three formations.
• Training models to predict lithology from petrographic data mentioned in the description.

Strengths

• Dataset is openly licensed (CC-BY-4.0) for reuse and redistribution.
• File size is 13.9 KB, indicating a focused and manageable data scope.
• Specific geological context is provided, naming three formations and the Qiliao section.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Shenyang Yu

Collection Method

Point counting of thin sections, likely performed manually or with automated stage.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-01 11:39:14; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Qiliao section (location unspecified); data covers the Kuniutan, Datianba, and Pagoda formations.