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Compare and contrast detrital and chemical sedimentary rocks
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Compare and contrast detrital and chemical sedimentary rocks

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The difference between the two is that detrital rocks are composed of rock particles, chemical sedimentary rocks are composed of precipitated minerals.
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Detrital or clastic sedimentary rocks are composed ofrock fragments. They are different than chemical sedimentary rocks, which are composed of mineral crystals. Learn how these sedimentary rocks differ in their formation and composition.
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