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Sedimentary rock often displays strata, which are depositions of sediments from a specific period of time. The strata will appear as lines which were layed down on the surface of a desert, or the bottom of a river, lake, sea, or ocean. Sedimentary rock is formed from the lithification of rock particles, so a sedimentary rock can be composed of particles of various sizes, types, and textures of rock as is the case with conglomerates and breccias. Sedimentary rock can also contain fossils of ancient marine organisms upon close examination.
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Rocks formed from weathered debris from preexisisting rocks are called?
They are called clastic sedimentary rocks.
What has the author Sam Boggs written?
Sam Boggs has written: 'Petrology of sedimentary rocks' -- subject(s): Sedimentary Rocks 'Petrology of sedimentary rocks' -- subject(s): Rocks, Sedimentary, Sedimentary Rocks
Are sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks chemical sedimentary rocks?
No, sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks are called clastic sedimentary rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks form from minerals that are dissolved in water and precipitate out to form rocks like limestone or halite.
Are there any fossils in sedimentary rocks?
Yes all fossils occur in sedimentary rocks or rocks that began as sedimentary rocks.
The various sedimentary rocks such as conglomerate and sandstone are identified by?
Sedimentary rocks such as conglomerate and sandstone are identified by their distinctive grain sizes, sorting, rounding of particles, and mineral composition. Conglomerate contains large, rounded pebbles in a matrix of finer material, while sandstone is made up of sand-sized grains that may be well sorted or poorly sorted. These characteristics help geologists differentiate between different types of sedimentary rocks.
What type of rocks can contain fossils on them?
Sedimentary rocks. and metamorphic rocks made form sedimentary rocks.
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Are sedimentary rocks classified tofoliated sedimentary rocks?
No, sedimentary rocks are not classified as foliated. Foliation is a textural feature found in certain types of metamorphic rocks where minerals are aligned in layers or bands due to pressure and heat. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation and cementation of sediments and do not exhibit foliation.
How are clastic sedimentary rocks different from organic sedimentary rocks?
they form
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
What class of sedimentary rocks is made of fragments of rocks mineral and shells?
== == Clastic sedimentary rocks.
