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What simple test can be applied to shale to show that it was formed of clay?
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What is the most common sedimentary rock formed from mud or clay?
shale
What kind of sedimentary rock is shale?
The sediments that eventually formed the rock shale were generally still water clay and mud particles.
Is shale formed by physical or chemical weathering?
Shale is a clastic sedimentary rock formed of clay and silt sized eroded particles that are a result of both physical and chemical weathering. The clay minerals, however are the result of chemical weathering of feldspars.
How does schist form from shale?
Shale rocks are formed in the deep waters of swaps, oceans and lakes where the water is still and the fine clay and silt particles are able to settle to the floor. Shale rocks can easily erode due to weathering.
What sedimentar rock is formed from thin layers of clay compaced tightly together?
This sedimentary rock is shale. Proof of this is in the introduction of this WikiPedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shale G'day _______________________________________________________________________ PS: Forgive me, but this sounds almost exactly like the question from the "Taken for Granite" sheet, and judging by how recent the question is, I think that you could've gotten this answer if you typed it in google. --Chewy (if you are who I think you are, you'll get who I am)
Sedimentary rocks formed from clay deposits?
Shale
What is a dark sedimentary rock formed by compression of layers of clay-rich sediment?
Shale is made from layers of mud and clay pressed together. :)
What is sedimentary rock is formed from clay deposits?
Claystone, and shale are sedimentary rocks formed from lithified deposits of clay.
Is shale a mixture of clay and silt?
It is more accurate to say it is formed from clay and silt.
What is a sedimentary rock formed from clay deposits called?
shale
What type of sedimentary rock is formed from compressed clay and silt?
Shale
What sedimentary rock is formed from thin layer of clay compacted very tightly together?
This is Shale, a Sedimentary rock.
What is the sedimentary rock called that ks formed by mud and clay?
it is called SHALE :)
Which sedimentary rock is formed when clay and mud undergo compaction and cementation?
shale
What is the most common sedimentary rock formed from mud or clay?
shale
What kind of sedimentary rock is shale?
The sediments that eventually formed the rock shale were generally still water clay and mud particles.
Is it possible for rock to be formed from clay particles?
Yes. Compaction and cementation of clay minerals can result in the formation of shale and claystone.
