Sedimentary Rock
Sedimentary rock is formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. Sediment is formed by weathering and erosion in one area which is then transported by water and wind to another area where it settles at the bottom of rivers, lakes and oceans. The layers of sediment get pressed down over time and eventually the bottom layer turns into rock.
All of these rocks are found in Valley and Ridge and the Appalachian Plateau of Georgia.
Sandstone: Sandstone is used in the construction of buildings, counter tops, and concrete.
Sandstone is made of sand sized grains of mineral or rock and it is one of the most common types of sedimentary rock. It can be found throughout the world.
Limestone: Limestone is used to make mortar and cement. It is also used in fertilizers, toothpaste, and glass.
Limestone is made of crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Limestone makes up about 10% of sedimentary rocks.
Shale: Shale is used to make natural gas and oil and to produce clay, brick and cement. Shale is made from a mix of clay and other minerals like quartz and calcite. It is the most common sedimentary rock.
Sandstone: Sandstone is used in the construction of buildings, counter tops, and concrete.
Sandstone is made of sand sized grains of mineral or rock and it is one of the most common types of sedimentary rock. It can be found throughout the world.
Limestone: Limestone is used to make mortar and cement. It is also used in fertilizers, toothpaste, and glass.
Limestone is made of crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Limestone makes up about 10% of sedimentary rocks.
Shale: Shale is used to make natural gas and oil and to produce clay, brick and cement. Shale is made from a mix of clay and other minerals like quartz and calcite. It is the most common sedimentary rock.