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2. Metamorphic Rocks;
a.) Foliated
b.) Non-Foliated
Demo
of
Sedimentator
Look at the processes
that are occurring in
this animation
Clastic Process
Examples of clastic sedimentary rocks include
CONGLOMERATE
BRECCIA
SHALE SANDSTONE
2. Non-Clastic contain 2 types:
chemical and biochemical
Limestone
Limestone Cave
Examples of chemical
sedimentary rocks
include limestone and
rock salt
BIOCHEMICAL OR ORGANIC Sedimentary Rocks are
made from remains of once-living plants or animals
(organic matter)
•will be found near areas of lots of biological activity
•this is the sedimentary rock type with the most fossils
CHALK
Made from dead COAL
COQUINA animals Made from
Made from LIMESTONE
dead plants
shells with
fossils in it
“CLASTIC SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
BRECCIA; CONGLOMERATE;
“CLASTIC SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
SANDSTONE; SHALE;
“CLASTIC SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
SILTSTONE;
“ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
COAL-ANTHRACITE;
“CHEMICAL SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
CHERT; DOLOMITE;
“CHEMICAL SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
FLINT-NODULE; HALITE (rock salt);
“CHEMICAL SEDIMENTARY ROCKS”
HEMATITE (iron ore);