Rocks (Book): Sedimentary Rock Formation

This chapter discusses the rock cycle and each of the three major types of rocks that form on Earth. Separate sections cover igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks individually.

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SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

Sedimentary Rock Formation

Sedimentary rocks form in two ways.

Clastic Rocks

Particles may be cemented together.

Chemical Sedimentary Rocks

Chemicals may precipitate.