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Clastic sedimentary rocks are primarily classified on the basis of?
particle size
Particle size is the primary basis for distinguishing among various detrital sedimentary rocks?
The primary basis for distinguishing among various detrital sedimentary rocks is particle size. The chief constituents of these rocks are quartz and clay minerals.
What would not be used to classify igneous rocks?
crystal size
Why aren 't all rocks the same size and shape?
rocks arent all the same size and shape because of 2 reasons 1.they are formed diffeerently and 2.erosion
What are tiny rocks as small as grains of salt called?
Tiny rocks the size of salt grains are generally called, "Sand".
What size serving goes in a rocks glass?
Depends on the size of the Rocks glass and the type of drink
What are fine textured rocks?
They are rocks with a small grain size.
What size of rock can wind erode?
well, think about it, wind can erode ALL size of rocks, wind does its job, which is eroding rocks.
What is a factor that controls grain size in igneos rocks?
Crystal size in igneous rocks is controlled by the rate of cooling whereby the slower the rate, the larger the size of crystal.
What are sedimentary rocks such as sandstone that are formed from broken fragments from other rocks?
Clastic or detrital rocks, depending on size.
Scientists classify rocks?
by carol and size
What size are metamorphic rocks?
They are different sizes.
Is gravity the force that causes rocks to change shape and size?
No, its erosion that causes rocks to change
What are rough textured rocks?
Rocks with a large grain size perhaps with angular grain shapes.
What are a couple of examples of sedimentary rocks?
Rocks that are categorized as sedimentary rocks include sandstone, breccia shale, limestone and selenite. Sedimentary rocks are classified by their grain size.
Are erratic rocks in Americas?
Erratic rocks are in Americas. They are a very important symbol in the in the history of America. Erratic rocks differ in size and type with the native rocks where it rests.
What is the measurements of A-arms on a 1996 caprice?
the size of my dick
