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Claystone

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Claystone_HERO

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Weathering and erosion of rocks like granites concentrate elements that are necessary to form clay minerals, which accumulate as sediments.  The deposition and burial of clays, in the delta of a river, for example, lead to the formation of the sedimentary rocks claystone and shale.

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Topic: Earth Science

Subtopic: Minerals and Resources

Keywords: Geochemical cycles, Tonsteins, Geology, Shale, Sedimentary rocks, Soils

Audience: General