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what kind of sedimentary rocks form from sediments being cemented together

by Ines Pacocha II Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Clastic Sedimentary Rocks:
If the sediment is buried deeply, it becomes compacted and cemented, forming sedimentary rock. Clastic
Clastic
Clastic sedimentary rocks are rocks composed predominantly of broken pieces or clasts of older weathered and eroded rocks. Clastic sediments or sedimentary rocks are classified based on grain size, clast and cementing material (matrix) composition, and texture.
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sedimentary rocks may have particles ranging in size from microscopic clay to huge boulders.

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