Nomenclature of sedimentary rocks - glossary

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 17/10/2025

This glossary gives a brief description of the more important sedimentary rocks. Composition percentages are tentative in nearly all cases. The terms listed are classified as follows.

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Title Nomenclature of sedimentary rocks - glossary
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