What’s the difference between Clastic, Chemical and Biochemical sedimentary rocks?
Clastic or detrital sedimentary rocks are made of sediments that are the result of weathering and transport. Chemical rocks are created from chemical precipitation. Biochemical or organic rocks are made up biological remains. What are properties of Sedimentary rocks used to identify them? Properties of sedimentary rocks used to identify them include texture, composition, particle size and sedimentary structures. Not only do these properties help you identify the type of sedimentary rock you have but also in what type of depositional environment the rock was formed. What are the different textures associated with Sedimentary rocks? Types of sedimentary textures include clastic, bioclastic, crystalline, amorphous, and oolitic. To see further definition of these textures click on them so you can be redirected to the glossary. What matter is found in the composition of Sedimentary rocks? The composition of sedimentary rocks can be made up of the following things: carbonates, silica, clay m
