Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Detrital Sedimentary Rocks - Concept Checks - Page 219: 1

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Clay and quartz are the minerals that are most abundant in detrital sedimentary rocks. Shale is the sedimentary rock in which clay minerals are predominant. Sandstone is the sedimentary rock in which quartz is predominant..

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