Explanation

It is also called aqueous rock. It is a rock formed by layering of loose sediments. sedimentary rock have various types and forms. Among them, clastic rocks (conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone) are fragments formed by mechanical crushing of ancient rock, transported and deposited. chemical rock (halite and gypsum) are formed by deposition from solution. biochemigenic rock (some limestone) is formed by biochemical action of animal and plant remains or secretions. Many important minerals on the earth, such as energy, non-metal, metal and rare element minerals, including fossil groups, are hosted in sedimentary rock.

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