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  • Claystone: Understanding the Composition and Formation of a Fine-Grained Sedimentary Rock
    The detrital sedimentary rock made up of clay-sized particles that require no cementation to hold together is called claystone.

    Here's why:

    * Detrital: This means the rock is made up of fragments of other rocks and minerals.

    * Clay-sized particles: These are the smallest particles, less than 0.0039 inches in diameter.

    * No cementation: The clay particles are so fine and tightly packed together that they naturally stick together without needing additional minerals to bind them.

    Claystone is a common sedimentary rock that is often found in layers. It is typically very fine-grained and feels smooth to the touch.

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