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  • Clastic Sedimentary Rocks: Formation, Types, and Examples
    Rocks made from larger pieces of sediment are called clastic sedimentary rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Clastic refers to the fact that the rock is made up of fragments (clasts) that were once part of other rocks.

    * Sedimentary indicates that the rock formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.

    Examples of clastic sedimentary rocks include:

    * Conglomerate: Made of rounded gravel-sized clasts.

    * Breccia: Made of angular gravel-sized clasts.

    * Sandstone: Made of sand-sized clasts.

    * Mudstone/Shale: Made of clay-sized clasts.

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