Sedimentary Rocks Key info for texture of sedimentary rocks 1.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeologyAS Created by: James BrockCreated on: 03-04-10 12:11 Sedimentary Rocks Size Coarse 2mm+ ________________Conglomerate_____rounded ________________Brecia_____________Angular Medium 0.05-2mm_________Sandstones Fine<0.05mm_______Mudstones and Shales Sorting Well sorted - narrow particle size range Poorly sorted - wide range of particle sizes 1 of 3 Shape Rounded Subrounded Angular Texturally Mature----from wind erosion a rock which has rounded clasts and is well sorted 2 of 3 Orientation Random-between bedding planes separating the different layers 3 of 3
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