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the shape and size of the sediments
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What is a type of detrital sedimentary rock?
Detrital rocks are sedimentary rocks that are composed of particles of weathered and eroded igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks that have been deposited, compacted, and cemented together. Sandstone, conglomerate, shale, and breccia are examples of detrital sedimentary rocks.
What kind of rock has layers and is made from small grain?
That is correct. A detrital (or "clastic") sedimentary rock is formed by sediment grains that have been weathered and eroded by existing rocks and then deposited as layers.
Which is true about how all detrital rocks form?
Detrital rocks are formed by pre-formed particles from the ground. ! :)
Broken pieces of what types of rock are deposited into layers and cemented together to form sedimentary rock?
Detrital Sediments Sincerly, John
What is phosphorus rock?
Phosphorite, phosphate rock or rock phosphate is a non-detrital sedimentary rock which contains high amounts of phosphate bearing minerals. See attached link for more information.
Is A detrital rock is named according to the color of the sediments.?
True
A detrital rock is named according to?
the shape and size of sediments.
A detrital rock is named according to the color of the sediments true or false?
True
Why is detrital rock named like that?
because no body will no
Is shale detrital chemical or organic rock?
Detrital, this is coming from my Geology textbook.
Is detrital rock a sedimentary?
yes.
Sandstone is what type of sedimentary rock?
detrital
What type of sedimentary rock is made from broken rock fragments?
Detrital
What is a type of detrital sedimentary rock?
Detrital rocks are sedimentary rocks that are composed of particles of weathered and eroded igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks that have been deposited, compacted, and cemented together. Sandstone, conglomerate, shale, and breccia are examples of detrital sedimentary rocks.
What kind of rock has layers and is made from small grain?
That is correct. A detrital (or "clastic") sedimentary rock is formed by sediment grains that have been weathered and eroded by existing rocks and then deposited as layers.
What are the main sub-categories Sedimentary Rock?
Detrital sedimentary rock Chemical sedimentary rock Biological sedimentary rock
What is a fine-grained detrital rock that breaks into chunks or blocks?
Clay is a fine-grained detrital rock that breaks into chucks or blocks. It is the most abundant product of chemical weathering of silicate minerals.
