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What is the primary basis for distinguishing among different chemical sedimentary rocks?
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∙ 13y ago
By composition, group, and method of lithification. Composition is what its made of, group is whether the rock has grain or layers--if yes, than its clastic, if no, than its chemical or organic--and method of lithification is whether is was formed from compaction, cementation......etc.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe primary basis for distinguishing among different rocks in the chemical sedimentary rock group is their mineral composition. (p.150 Essentials of Geology 10th edition Classification of Sedimentary Rocks)
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∙ 13y agoSedimentary rocks can be identified by the size of their particles.
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