Sedimentary Rocks
How do they Form?

Clastic, Bioclastic, Evaporites and Precipitates These are classifications of Sedimentary Rocks. What is the difference between them? How does loose sediment turn into a solid rock? What is meant by "Natural Cement"? These questions are explored with illustrations, photographs, charts and text as you... Click on each menu entry to the left.

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