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Department of Earth and Environmental ScienceSedimentary RocksExamples of sedimentary rocks include: Arkose, Banded Chert, Bitumous Coal, Breccia, Conglomerate, Chalk, Coquina, Siltstone, Shale, Sandstone, Salt, Fosforliferous Limestone and Rock Gypsum.Seiments form from chemical and mechanical weathering of earth materials. Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and hardening of sediments, or when masses of mineral crystals precipitate from aqueous solution.
Photo Credits: Rebecca Caldwell
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Collections Contact Department of Earth and Environmental Science (T) - 215-746-0086 |
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Department of Earth and Environmental Science University of Pennsylvania, 254-b Hayden Hall, 240 South 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6316 |
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