Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary rocks have been derived from the process of erosion, transportation and deposition by various natural agencies such as wind, water, glacier etc. The loose sediments which are deposited, undergo the process of compaction and the resulting products are known as sedimentary rocks.

The important features of the sedimentary rocks are

• They are generally soft.
• Fossils are common.
• Quartz, clay, calcite, dolomite are the common minerals.

The important sedimentary rocks such as limestone, sandstone, clay, kaolin, conglomerate and banded sandstone are on display.