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Why is mudstone a sedimentary rock?

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It is made from sediment that has collected, mud is considered a sediment

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Sedimentary rock also known as mudstone?

No. Mudstone is sedimentary rock, but not all sedimentary rock is mudstone. Sandstone and limestone are other common varities of sedimentary rock.


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