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The rock made up of the smallest sediment is called shale. Shale is composed primarily of clay-sized particles, which are smaller than 0.002 millimeters in diameter. It forms from the compaction and cementation of fine-grained sediments, often in quiet water environments like lakes and deep marine settings. Shale can also contain organic materials and is known for being a common source rock for oil and natural gas.

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