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Detrital, this is coming from my Geology textbook.
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∙ 12y agoNo, Shale is a clastic sedimentary rock.
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What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic (those formed of particles of other rocks) and non-clastic (organic and chemical precipitate or evaporite rocks).
What is the most abundant calcite-rich organic sedimentary rock?
Detrital sedimentary rocks. These are rocks consisting of sediments derived from the weathering and erosion of other rocks. Common examples are shale, sandstone and conglomerate.
What are the main types of clastic sedimentary rocks?
Make a list of the properties of each describing each property. In this way the similarities and differences will become more transparent. Asking others to complete your assignment or homework is self defeating.
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.
Is limestone an example of a detrital sedimentary rock?
It can be. Some limestone is formed from the precipitation of calcite from saturated solutions, and is considered a chemical sedimentary rock. Other limestone that consists largely of the skeletal remains of marine organisms is considered bio-clastic, a cross between an organic and a detrital sedimentary rock. Typical detrital sedimentary rocks are those composed mostly of particles of pre-existing rock, although organic matter may be included; examples would be sandstone, shale, and conglomerate.
How are detrital chemical and biochemical sedimentary rocks different?
Detrital rocks are composed of rock particles, chemical sedimentary rocks are composed of precipitated minerals.Examples:Detrital or clastic rocks:ConglomerateBrecciaSandstoneShaleChemical sedimentary rocks:Rock saltSome limestonesRock gypsumWhat_is_the_difference_between_detrital_and_chemical_sedimentary_rock
Is shale an organic rock?
No. Shale is a clastic rock.
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 type of sedimentary rock is chalk clastic chemical or organic?
None of the above. Marble is a metamorphic rock.
List three major groups of sedimentary rock?
Sandstone and shale Actually it is Organic, Clastic, and Chemical
What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic (those formed of particles of other rocks) and non-clastic (organic and chemical precipitate or evaporite rocks).
What is the chemical formula for shale?
Shale is a rock not a chemical compound.
Is shale a chemical rock?
No, shale is clastic.
What is a detrital sedimentary rock made up of clay-sized particles that require no cementation to hold together?
Shale
What is the most abundant calcite-rich organic sedimentary rock?
Detrital sedimentary rocks. These are rocks consisting of sediments derived from the weathering and erosion of other rocks. Common examples are shale, sandstone and conglomerate.
Is shale organic sedimentary rock?
no it is clastic
