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Minerals And Rocks
Question
Describe the classification of sedimentary rocks with examples.
Solution
Depending upon the mode of formation, sedimentary rocks are classified into three major groups:
(i)mechanically formed — sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shale, loess etc. are examples;
(ii)organically formed — geyserite, chalk, limestone, coal etc. are some examples;
(iii)chemically formed — chert, limestone, halite, potash etc. are some examples.
(i)mechanically formed — sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shale, loess etc. are examples;
(ii)organically formed — geyserite, chalk, limestone, coal etc. are some examples;
(iii)chemically formed — chert, limestone, halite, potash etc. are some examples.
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Some More Questions From Minerals And Rocks Chapter
What is a mineral ?
On what does texture of rock depend?
Write the examples of igneous rocks.
What is a sedimentary rock ?
Write some main sedimentary rocks.
Which important minerals are found in metamorphic rocks?
State one example of hard rock and soft rock.
The process of physical and chemical changes affecting sediments during their conversion into solid rocks.
Structure in metamorphic rocks in which minerals are drawn out into long, thin pencil like objects all in parallel alignment.
The smooth planer surfaces of weakness along which minerals have pronounced tendency of split.
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