How Do Detrital Rocks Form?

Detrital Sedimentary Rocks
The word 'detrital' actually means 'rubbing away,' and we see that detrital rocks form when pre-existing rocks are rubbed away or weathered by forces such as water, ice and wind, leaving behind smaller rock fragments.

Where do detrital sediments come from?

detrital /dɪˈtraɪ. təl/) is particles of rock derived from pre-existing rock through processes of weathering and erosion.

What are the detrital sedimentary rocks?

Detrital sedimentary rocks are those for which the material has been transported as solid particles. The particles themselves may have derived from either physical weathering or chemical weathering. ... If the solute precipitates out of the solution to form chemical sediments, rocks such as limestone can be formed.

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