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Sedimentary Rock Classification Diagrams

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Here are some of the basic diagrams that geologists use to classify sedimentary rocks.

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Gravel vs sand vs mudConglomerate/Sandstone/Mudstone Ternary DiagramSand, silt and clayTernary Diagram for Sandstone and MudstonesQuartz, feldspar and lithicsMineral-Based Classification of Sedimentary Rocks

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