Evaporites:
* Halite (Rock Salt): Forms when seawater evaporates and the dissolved salts crystallize. It's the most common chemical sedimentary rock.
* Gypsum: Forms as a result of seawater evaporation, but at lower concentrations of salts than halite.
* Anhydrite: Similar to gypsum, but forms under drier and hotter conditions.
* Dolomite: Forms from the alteration of limestone, often in shallow marine environments.
* Syngentic Dolomite: Formed directly from seawater, particularly in hypersaline environments, though this is debated.
Other Chemically Precipitated Rocks:
* Limestone: While primarily composed of biogenic material (the remains of marine organisms), some limestone forms through the precipitation of calcium carbonate from seawater. This is particularly true in environments where biological activity is low.
* Chert: Can form from the accumulation of siliceous micro-organisms, but some chert is also formed by chemical precipitation of silica from seawater.
* Ironstones: Iron-rich rocks that can form from the chemical precipitation of iron oxides in oxygen-deficient marine environments.
Important Note:
* It's crucial to remember that the formation of sedimentary rocks is often a complex process involving multiple factors, including biological activity and physical weathering. While these rocks are primarily formed through chemical precipitation from seawater, they can also be influenced by other processes.
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