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  • Sedimentary Rocks: Formation from Rock & Mineral Fragments Explained
    Yes, that's a good way to put it! Here's a breakdown:

    * Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.

    * Sediments can be:

    * Rock fragments: These are pieces of pre-existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) that have been broken down by weathering and erosion.

    * Mineral fragments: These are individual mineral grains that have been released from existing rocks.

    * Organic matter: This includes the remains of plants and animals.

    So, to summarize:

    * Sedimentary rocks are formed from the broken down pieces of other rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) and minerals, as well as organic material.

    * The process of breaking down these materials is called weathering and erosion.

    * The fragments are then transported and deposited, eventually becoming cemented together to form new sedimentary rocks.

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