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Melani1276

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What is the single most characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks?
 
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List three common cements. How might each be identified?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Bedding is the single most characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks. Beds, separated by bedding planes, are also referred to as strata (layers).

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Calcite, silica, and iron oxide are the most common cements. Calcite cement will effervesce (fizz) in contact with dilute hydrochloric acid. Silica is the hardest cement and thus produces the hardest sedimentary rocks. An orange or red color in a sedimentary rock usually means iron oxide is present.


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