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  • Clastic Sedimentary Rocks: Composition, Types & Examples
    That type of sedimentary rock is called a clastic sedimentary rock.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Clastic means the rock is made up of fragments (clasts) of other rocks.

    * These fragments are cemented together by a mineral called a cement. Common cements include calcite, quartz, and iron oxides.

    Some examples of clastic sedimentary rocks include:

    * Conglomerate: Rounded fragments of rocks cemented together.

    * Breccia: Angular fragments of rocks cemented together.

    * Sandstone: Sand-sized grains cemented together.

    * Shale: Very fine-grained, clay-sized particles cemented together.

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