1. Sedimentary Rocks 2. SEDIMENTARY ROCKS Sedimentary rocksform from solidification of sediment (particles from pre-existing rocks, chemical or biologic material) “ Sediment”…
1. LITHOSPHERE -lithos for "rocky“ Sphaira for “sphere”- The outermost shell of a rocky planet defined on the basis of the mechanical properties. 2. THE LITHOSPHERE…
Why study Minerals? Sedimentary Rocks Clastic / Physical / Detrital Chemical Bioclastic/Biochemical Fig. 06.38 till ss, cong sh ss, sh ss, cong ss, slt, sh ss ss ls sh ss,…
Why study Minerals? Sedimentary Rocks Clastic Systems clast production, transportation, deposition, lithification Pressure (relative to surface) Temperature (relative to…