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  • What Are Conglomerates? A Guide to Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
    Conglomerates belong to a group of sedimentary rocks called clastic sedimentary rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from fragments of pre-existing rocks. These fragments, called clasts, are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

    * Conglomerates are specifically clastic sedimentary rocks composed of rounded clasts that are larger than 2 millimeters in diameter. These clasts are typically cemented together by minerals like calcite or quartz.

    So, conglomerates are a type of clastic sedimentary rock, specifically characterized by their rounded, large clasts.

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