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clas·tic rock
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clastic rocknoun
(geology) a rock composed of broken pieces of older rocks
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clastic rock
Clastic rock is a type of sedimentary rock that is composed primarily of broken pieces or 'clasts' of older weathered and eroded rocks. These fragments or pieces are then compacted or cemented together over time. Examples of clastic rocks include sandstone, shale, and conglomerate. The fragments can range in size from microscopic clay to huge boulders, and the composition can vary widely as well.
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Clastic rock
Clastic rocks are composed of fragments, or clasts, of pre-existing minerals and rock. A clast is a fragment of geological detritus, chunks and smaller grains of rock broken off other rocks by physical weathering. Geologists use the term clastic with reference to sedimentary rocks as well as to particles in sediment transport whether in suspension or as bed load, and in sediment deposits.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clastic rock in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clastic rock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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