Which Sedimentary Rock?

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Which Sedimentary Rock?

• Sandstone

• Clastic rock - I am formed from the compaction of
  sand.

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• Shale

• Clastic rock - I am formed from the compaction of
  silt and clay.

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• Conglomerate

• Clastic rock - I form from gravels, sands and
  pebbles.

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• Breccia

• Clastic rock - I am similar to conglomerate
  except I have sharp, angular fragments.

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• Coal

• Organic rock - I form from the compaction of
  peat, which forms lignite and then eventually
  forms me. If I have more time and compaction, I
  can become a diamond.

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• Organic shell limestone

• Organic Rock I can form from shells.

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• Halite

• Chemical Rock from from the precipitation of
  minerals out of water.