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  • Identifying Sedimentary Rocks: Understanding Sandstone Formation
    Rocks formed by the compaction and cementation of particles are called sedimentary rocks.

    The size of the particles (0.07 centimeters) tells us that this is a sandstone. Here's why:

    * Sandstone is formed from sand-sized particles, which range from 0.0625 to 2 millimeters in diameter.

    * Smaller particles (less than 0.0625 millimeters) form mudstone or shale.

    * Larger particles (greater than 2 millimeters) form conglomerate or breccia.

    Therefore, the rock formed by the compaction and cementation of particles 0.07 centimeters in diameter is sandstone.

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