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What particles which are slightly larger than clay particles make up siltstone?
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∙ 14y ago
Silt a particle slightly is larger than clay. Also, hence the name.
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Which inorganic sedimentary rock has the smallest size sediments?
the smallest particles of sediment are found in clay.
What rock is cemented mud or clay or silt?
Mudstone, claystone, and siltstone.
Which is the strongest and hardest between marble dolerite clay and siltstone?
The strongest and hardest between marble, dolerite, clay, and siltstone is marble. It is considered to be a mineral that is very hard and strong. It can hold up better to the elements than the other three.
Name the sediment that has particles that are larger than clay but finer than sand?
silt
Mineral composition of siltstone?
Siltstone is a sedimentary rock which has a grain size in the silt range, finer than sandstone and coarser than claystones.DescriptionSiltstone is a clastic sedimentary rock. As its name implies, it is primarily composed (greater than 2/3) of silt sized particles, defined as grains 1/16 - 1/256 mm or 4 to 8 on the Krumbein phi (φ) scale. Siltstones differ significantly from sandstones due to their smaller pores and higher propensity for containing a significant clay fraction. Although often mistaken as a shale, siltstone lacks the fissility and laminations which are typical of shale. Siltstones may contain concretions. Unless the siltstone is fairly shaly, stratification is likely to be obscure and it tends to weather at oblique angles unrelated to bedding. Mudstone or shale are rocks that contain mud, which is material that has a range of silt and clay. Siltstone is differentiated by having a majority silt, not clay.
What charge do clay particles have?
Clay particles have a permanent negative charge.
What is a type of sediment of which the particles are larger than clay but finer than sand?
The mineral component of soil texture is comprised of three types: sand is the largest, silt is next, and clay is the smallest. Soil also contains varying amounts of organic matter, flora and fauna.
What is made of clay and silt?
Siltstone is formed when silt-sized sediments are turned into rock. This happens when the silt sized sediments are compacted
What is the size of clay particles?
Clay particles are of colloidal dimension i.e. 1 to 2 microns .
Is siltstone organic?
No, silt contains quartz and feldspar and is inorganic
Can sand hold the water better than the clay?
Clay is very made up of very small tightly fitting particles and is non-porous and does not absorb water, which is why it is used to make pottery and ceramics. Sand is larger particles and can absorb large quantities of water.
Why is the size of rock particles important to soil structure?
The size of rock particles are important to soil structure because the larger particles of sand allow rainwater to drain quickly through the soil, while the smaller particles of clay prevent rapid drainage.
