GEOL 1121L
LAB 5
Analysis of Sedimentary Rocks
Georgia State University
, Identification Activity
Based on the image, please identify the sedimentary rock correctly and list its attributes. Two examples are included of each type of
sedimentary rock.
*Please turn in the completed chart below to receive credit for this activity
Image Rock Name: Composition: Chemical/Clastic/ Grain size: (clay/
Organic silt/sand/pebble/
cobble/boulder)
Sample Sample 1 Shale Silt and Clay Clastic Clay
1
Sample Sample 2 Sandstone Quartz Sand Clastic Sand
2 containing amounts
of feldspar and
silt/clay
Sample Sample 3 Limestone Calcium Chloride Chemical Sand
3 and minerals of
clay and iron
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LAB 5
Analysis of Sedimentary Rocks
Georgia State University
, Identification Activity
Based on the image, please identify the sedimentary rock correctly and list its attributes. Two examples are included of each type of
sedimentary rock.
*Please turn in the completed chart below to receive credit for this activity
Image Rock Name: Composition: Chemical/Clastic/ Grain size: (clay/
Organic silt/sand/pebble/
cobble/boulder)
Sample Sample 1 Shale Silt and Clay Clastic Clay
1
Sample Sample 2 Sandstone Quartz Sand Clastic Sand
2 containing amounts
of feldspar and
silt/clay
Sample Sample 3 Limestone Calcium Chloride Chemical Sand
3 and minerals of
clay and iron
This study source was downloaded by 100000901969919 from CourseHero.com on 10-25-2025 17:29:59 GMT -05:00
