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Organic sedimentary rocks like coal and some limestones, are composed of particles created by life processes. In the case of coal it is plant remains. With limestones, it is the shells and secretions of small marine organisms.
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∙ 14y agoOrganic rocks form where the remain of plants and animals are deposited in think layers. Organic means once part of living things or were created by living things.
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How are clastic sedimentary rocks different from organic sedimentary rocks?
they form
How can sedimentary rocks can be classified?
sedimentary rocks can be classified by detrial, chemical ,or organic
What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic (those formed of particles of other rocks) and non-clastic (organic and chemical precipitate or evaporite rocks).
Is Kaibab an organic sedimentary rock?
Kaibab Limestone is not an organic sedimentary rock, but classified only as a sedimentary rock. Organic sedimentary rocks form from the remains of carbon rich plant life normally.
What is an example of a bioclastic sedimentary rock?
Limestone, chalk, and coal are organic sedimentary rocks.
What are examples of organic sedimentary rock?
some examples of organic sedimentary rocks are coal and limestones
How are clastic sedimentary rocks different from organic sedimentary rocks?
they form
What are the names of the organic sedimentary rocks?
Examples of sedimentary rock include:BauxiteLimestoneDolostoneBrecciaConglomerateShaleMudstoneBituminous CoalSandstoneHaliteGypsumChalkCoquinaLateriteArkoseGraywackeClaystoneSiltstoneChert
What sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of plants and animals?
Organic Sedimentary Rocks are formed from remains of plants and animals.
How can sedimentary rocks can be classified?
sedimentary rocks can be classified by detrial, chemical ,or organic
What are the two main types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic (those formed of particles of other rocks) and non-clastic (organic and chemical precipitate or evaporite rocks).
What are two types of organic rocks?
sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
Why are coal and rock limestone classified as organic sedimentary rocks?
The material comprising the rocks coal and limestone are derived from organisms. Therefore, they are classified as organic sedimentary rocks.
What is a class that include sedimentary rocks which are deposited from a solution made by organic process?
Biochemical sedimentary rocks.
What is the class the includes sedimentary rocks which are deposited from a solution made by organic processes?
Biochemical sedimentary rocks.
Are clastic rocks and organic rocks both sedimentary rocks?
Yes Sedimentary rocks also include a third type, chemical rocks -saf13
How are clastic non clastic and organic sedimentary rocks the same?
They are all Sedimentary
