Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water.
A sedimentary rock formed from deposits of shells is called limestone. Limestone is made up primarily of calcium carbonate, which is derived from the shells of marine organisms like coral or shellfish.
I think you are referring to a classification of rock called sedimentary. the other two main types are metamorphic and igneous.
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 rock
Some sedimentary rock is formed this way; chemical sedimentary rock formed from evaporites, like rock salt, and rock gypsum.
Claystone, and shale are sedimentary rocks formed from lithified deposits of clay.
Sedimentary rock is the rock formed as a result of deposits from weathering and erosion. Sedimentary rock can be millions of years old.
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A sedimentary rock formed from sand deposits is called sandstone. Sandstone is composed of grains of sand that are cemented together by minerals, creating a rock that is often used as a building material due to its durability and ease of cutting.
A rock formed for sedimentary deposits is called a sedimentary rock. A sedimentary rock which has then undergone metamorphism is called a meta-sediment.
Sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or shale, is often formed from soil deposits carried by moving water from rivers or streams. These sediments accumulate, compress, and cement over time to form rock layers.
Sandstone is a common sedimentary rock that is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sand deposits. It is characterized by its coarse texture and typically contains grains of sand cemented together by minerals like quartz or calcite.
Limestone is a common sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of shell fragments, coral, and other marine organisms. Over time, these organic materials can become compressed and cemented together to create a solid rock formation.
A sedimentary rock formed from deposits of shells is called limestone. Limestone is made up primarily of calcium carbonate, which is derived from the shells of marine organisms like coral or shellfish.