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  • Conglomerate: Definition, Characteristics & Formation
    A sedimentary rock composed of large chunks of other rocks cemented together is called a conglomerate.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Conglomerate: A clastic sedimentary rock composed of rounded gravel-sized fragments (larger than 2 mm).

    * Breccia: A similar rock but with angular fragments.

    * Clastic: A type of sedimentary rock formed from fragments of other rocks.

    The cementing material that binds the fragments together can be calcite, quartz, iron oxides, or other minerals.

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