About This Book
Sedimentary rocks are one of the three main types of rocks found on Earth, formed through the
accumulation and compaction of sediments. These sediments are derived from the weathering and
erosion of pre-existing rocks, biological activity, or chemical precipitation. Over time, these materials are
transported by wind, water, or ice and deposited in layers, typically in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes,
and oceans. There are three primary types of sedimentary rocks: clastic, chemical, and organic. Clastic
sedimentary rocks, like sandstone and shale, are made from fragments of other rocks. Chemical
sedimentary rocks, such as limestone and rock salt, form when minerals precipitate from a solution.
Organic sedimentary rocks, like coal, originate from the accumulation of plant or animal debris.
Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils, making them valuable for understanding Earth's history, past
environments, and the evolution of life. They also hold significant economic importance, serving as
reservoirs for groundwater, oil, and natural gas, as well as sources of materials like coal and limestone
used in construction and industry. A detailed exploration of the formation, classification, and significance
of sedimentary rocks in Earth's geological history.
Contents: 1. Properties of Sedimentary Rocks, 2. Sediment Transport, 3. Sedimentary Structures,
4. Hydrocarbon Systems and Stratigraphic Analysis, 5. Carbonate Petrology and Reservoir
Characterization, 6. Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks: Melt Evolution and Solidification, 7. Genetic
Petrology: A Process-Based Rock Classification System, 8. Properties of Rock Materials, 9. Metamorphic
Petrology: Mineral Assemblages and Rock Fabrics, 10. Properties of Rock Geology.
