Sedimentary RocksWhat is the difference between clastic and non-clastic sedimentary rocks?

What we know The process of formation for a

sedimentary rock involves the following steps: Weathering Erosion Deposition Compaction Cementation

Clastic Sedimentary Rocks What is a clastic sedimentary rock?

When rocks are made up of pieces of pre-existing rocks.

Below are some examples:

Non-Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

What is a non-clastic sedimentary rock? They form from chemical reactions mostly in oceans Examples of non-clastic sedimentary rocks:

Fossils in rocks Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can

contain a fossil.

Famous Sedimentary Rocks

Bighorn Canyon

The Geologic Column

The Grand Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Everyday Uses of Sedimentary Rocks Coal is burnt to create energy. Gypsum is used to make plaster of Paris in

drywall. Sandstone & limestone are used as

building stone. Clays is mixed with sand and used to make

bricks. Smectite clay is used as a digestive cure. Salt is an essential food.