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Sedimentary Rocks
 

Kaolin

 

Kaolin

   It is a white, massive rock comprised solely of argillaceous material. It shows concoidal fracture and gives an earthy smell when breathed upon. It was collected from Bellary.

 

Conglomerate

      
It consists a coarse, rounded, irregular pebbles of varying size cemented by fine ferrogenous and arenaceous materials. It is highly rough to feel.

 

Conglomerate

 

Banded sandstone

Banded sandstone

    It is a fine banded sandstone comprised of pale yellowish grey and dark grey layers. This specimen was collected from Mysore.

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