Title: Sedimentary rock classification, occurrence, and plate tectonic significance
Abstract:Sedimentary rocks are formed from the lithification of sediment (Fig. 11.1). They are classified into three main groups based on the type of sediment from which they are formed. Those formed from the ...Sedimentary rocks are formed from the lithification of sediment (Fig. 11.1). They are classified into three main groups based on the type of sediment from which they are formed. Those formed from the detritus of weathered rocks are called siliciclastic because most of their minerals are silicates. Those formed from sediment derived from organisms are described as biogenic, and those formed by chemical precipitation are referred to as chemical sedimentary rocks.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-08-27
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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