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Page 1: Sedimentary Rocks. I.Sediment A. Introduction Sedimentary Rocks I.Sediment A. Introduction B. Process that leads to Lithification

Sedimentary Rocks

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Sedimentary Rocks

I. Sediment

A. Introduction

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Sedimentary Rocks

I. Sediment

A. Introduction

B. Process that leads to Lithification

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Sedimentary Rocks

I. Sediment

A. Introduction

B. Process that leads to Lithification

1) Weathering and Erosion

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Sedimentary Rocks

I. Sediment

A. Introduction

B. Process that leads to Lithification

1) Weathering and Erosion

2) Transportation

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Sedimentary Rocks

I. Sediment

A. Introduction

B. Process that leads to Lithification

1) Weathering and Erosion

2) Transportation

3) Deposition

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Sedimentary Rocks

B. Process that leads to Lithification

1) Weathering and Erosion

2) Transportation

3) Deposition

4) Lithification

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Sedimentary Rocks

B. Process that leads to Lithification

1) Weathering and Erosion

2) Transportation

3) Deposition

4) Lithification

*cementation and compaction

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay (multiple meanings)

1. size (0.004 mm)

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay (multiple meanings)

1. size (0.004 mm)

2. Mineralogy

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay (multiple meanings)

1. size (0.004 mm)

2. Mineralogy

* kaolinite

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay (multiple meanings)

1. size (0.004 mm)

2. Mineralogy

* kaolinite

*illite

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Sedimentary Rocks1. size (0.004 mm)

2. Mineralogy

* kaolinite

*illite

*montmorillonite

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay

B. Quartz (SiO2)

“flint”, “chert”

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High Temp(1300 C)

Low Temp(600 C)

Olivine Ca Plagioclase Feldspar

Ca-Na Plagioclase FeldsparPyroxene

Amphibole Na-Ca Plagioclase Feldspar

Biotite Na Plagioclase Feldspar

Orthoclase Feldspar

Muscovite

Quartz

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay

B. Quartz

C. Calcite (CaCO3)

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Sedimentary Rocks

II. Composition of Sed. Rocks

A. Clay

B. Quartz

C. Calcite

D. Other Minerals…..

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Sedimentary Rocks

III. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Detrital (Clastic)

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Sedimentary Rocks

III. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Detrital (Clastic)

B. Chemical

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Sedimentary Rocks

III. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Detrital (Clastic)

B. Chemical

C. Biochemical

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Sedimentary Rocks

IV. Morphology (texture)

A. Definition of texture:

“the size and shape of the particle that make up the rock.”

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Sedimentary Rocks

IV. Morphology (texture)

A. Definition of texture:

“the size and shape of the particle that make up the rock.”

B. Size

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Wentworth Scale

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Sedimentary Rocks

IV. Morphology (texture)

A. Definition of texture:

“the size and shape of the particle that make up the rock.”

B. Size

C. Shape

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Sedimentary Rocks

C. Shape

1. Roundness

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Sedimentary Rocks

C. Shape

1. Roundness

2. Sphericity

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Sedimentary Rocks

IV. Morphology (texture)

D. Maturity

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Sedimentary Rocks

V. Types of Sedimentary Rocks

A. “The Model” for clastic rocks

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A. “The Model”

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B. Descriptions of individual clastic rocks

Breccia

Conglomerate

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B. Descriptions of individual clastic rocksArkoseGraywackeQuartz Sandstone

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B. Descriptions of individual clastic rocksSiltstoneShale/Mudstone

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C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks Limestones

MicriteCalcarenite

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Limestones

Chalk

Coquina

Fossiliferous

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LimestonesOolitic

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C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks

Limestones

Dolomites

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C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks

Chert

Coal (Bituminous)

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C. Chemical and Biochemical Rocks

Evaporites (Halite and Gypsum)

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Sedimentary Rocks

VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

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VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Bedding

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Bedding

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Sedimentary Rocks

VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Bedding

B. Mud Cracks

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Sedimentary Rocks

VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Bedding

B. Mud Cracks

C. Ripple Marks

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Sedimentary Rocks

VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Bedding

B. Mud Cracks

C. Ripple Marks

D. Cross Bedding

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Sedimentary Rocks

VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Bedding

B. Mud Cracks

C. Ripple Marks

D. Cross Bedding

E. Graded Bedding

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Sedimentary Rocks

VI. Features of Sedimentary Rocks

A. Bedding

B. Mud Cracks

C. Ripple Marks

D. Cross Bedding

E. Graded Bedding

F. Fossils

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VII. Marine Transgressions and Regressions