Sedimentary RocksWhat is the difference between clastic and non-clastic sedimentary rocks?
What we know The process of formation for a
sedimentary rock involves the following steps: Weathering Erosion Deposition Compaction Cementation
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks What is a clastic sedimentary rock?
When rocks are made up of pieces of pre-existing rocks.
Below are some examples:
Non-Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
What is a non-clastic sedimentary rock? They form from chemical reactions mostly in oceans Examples of non-clastic sedimentary rocks:
Fossils in rocks Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can
contain a fossil.
Famous Sedimentary Rocks
Bighorn Canyon
The Geologic Column
Everyday Uses of Sedimentary Rocks Coal is burnt to create energy. Gypsum is used to make plaster of Paris in
drywall. Sandstone & limestone are used as
building stone. Clays is mixed with sand and used to make
bricks. Smectite clay is used as a digestive cure. Salt is an essential food.