Here's why:
* Clastic refers to rocks formed from fragments of other rocks. These fragments are often called clasts.
* Mineral fragments can come from pre-existing rocks that have been weathered and eroded.
* Volcanic fragments are pieces of lava or volcanic ash that have been ejected during eruptions.
Examples of clastic rocks:
* Sandstone: Composed of sand-sized fragments.
* Conglomerate: Composed of gravel-sized fragments.
* Breccia: Similar to conglomerate, but with angular fragments.
* Tuff: Composed of volcanic ash fragments.
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