Chemical Rocks

Question 1

Represent a type of rock that begins as sediments, which are then cemented together through natural processes.

Answer 1

Chemical Sedimentary Rocks

Question 2

Rocks formed by chemical precipitation.

Answer 2

Chemical Rocks

Question 3

Most common chemical sedimentary rock. Mostly from fragments of marine organisms.

Answer 3

Limestone

Question 4

An example of an evaporite, forms by the evaporation of water, typically seawater and the precipitation of dissolved minerals. Softer than rock salt, does not have a salty taste.

Answer 4

Rock Gypsum

Question 5

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline sedimentary rock that is made up of mostly silica.

Answer 5

Chert

Question 6

Kind of limestone that is deposited by mineral-rich hot springs or geysers.

Answer 6

Travertine

Question 7

Are unique chemical sedimentary rocks composed of alternating layers of iron-rich minerals such as hematite and magnetite, and silica rich minerals.

Answer 7

Banded Iron Formation (BIF)

Question 8

Are chemical sedimentary rocks that form when water evaporates and leaves behind small minerals. Eg. Halite, Gypsum, and Anhydrite.

Answer 8

Evaporites