Here's a little more detail:
* Cementation is the process by which dissolved minerals precipitate out of groundwater and crystallize in the spaces between sediment grains, binding them together.
* The type of cement depends on the composition of the groundwater and the surrounding environment. Common cements include calcite, quartz, and iron oxides.
* Cementation is a crucial step in the formation of sedimentary rocks, transforming loose sediment into a solid, coherent mass.
