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14 September, 14:12

What is the difference between clastic and bioclast?

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  1. 14 September, 14:27
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    The main difference is the source of the sediment that the rock is formed from. Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed mostly from silicate sediment derived by the breakdown of pre-existing rocks. Bioclastic rocks are formed by the accumulation of fragmented organic remains (such as shell-sand) - i. e. the sediment is of biological rather than non-biological origin.
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