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Rock cycle –Sedimentary notes. Brought to you by: Mr. Henderson. Formation. Process of changing rocks due to… Weathering (breakdown of rock) Erosion (movement of weathered material) Compaction of these sediments and cementation with CaCO 3 or SiO 2. Types of Sedimentary Rocks.
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Rock cycle –Sedimentary notes Brought to you by: Mr. Henderson
Formation • Process of changing rocks due to… • Weathering (breakdown of rock) • Erosion (movement of weathered material) • Compaction of these sediments and cementation with CaCO3 or SiO2
Types of Sedimentary Rocks • Clastic – based on grain size • Very fine – clay • Fine - silt
Types of Sedimentary Rocks – Cont’d. • Coarse – sand • Moderate – Arkose • Pebble – Conglomerate • Boulder
Types of Sedimentary Rocks – Cont’d. • Chemical – due to a chemical process or organic material being present Rock Salt
Types of Sedimentary Rocks – Cont’d. • Evaporate – due to the evaporation of water • Biochemical – organic material such as decaying flora present Gypsum Coal
Types of Sedimentary Rocks – Cont’d. • Reactive – effervescence in presence of acid