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  • Identifying Clastic Sedimentary Rocks: Particle Size and Classification
    A clastic sedimentary rock with particles that are 1.5 millimeters in diameter would be classified as a siltstone.

    Here's why:

    * Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from fragments of other rocks.

    * Particle size is a key factor in classifying clastic rocks.

    * Siltstones are characterized by particles ranging from 0.0625 to 2 millimeters in diameter.

    Here's a quick breakdown of common clastic rock classifications based on particle size:

    * Claystone: < 0.0625 mm

    * Siltstone: 0.0625 mm - 2 mm

    * Sandstone: 2 mm - 64 mm

    * Conglomerate/Breccia: > 64 mm

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