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  • Clastic Sedimentary Rocks: Composition, Examples & Formation
    The class of sedimentary rocks made from fragments of rocks, minerals, and shells is called clastic sedimentary rocks.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Clastic refers to the fact that these rocks are made up of fragments or clasts.

    * Sedimentary indicates that they are formed from sediments that were deposited, transported, and then cemented together.

    Examples of clastic sedimentary rocks include:

    * Conglomerate: Composed of large, rounded fragments.

    * Breccia: Composed of large, angular fragments.

    * Sandstone: Composed of sand-sized grains.

    * Siltstone: Composed of silt-sized grains.

    * Shale: Composed of clay-sized grains.

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