clastic definition

clastic means sediment consisting of weathered fragments derived from pre-existing rocks and transported elsewhere and redeposited before forming another rock. Examples of common clastic sedimentary rocks include siliciclastic rocks such as conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone and shale.
clastic means pertaining to rock or rocks composed of fragments or particles of older rocks or previously existing solid matter; fragmental.
clastic means a sedimentary rock composed of fragments from pre-existing rock;

More Definitions of clastic

clastic means a rock or sediment composed principally of fragments derived from pre-existing rocks or minerals and that have been transported some distance from their places of origin; also said of the texture of such a rock;;
clastic means a sedimentary rock composed primarily from fragments of pre-existing rocks or fossils;
clastic means mineral or rock composed of fragments of pre-existing minerals and rock; “Company” or “Golden Predator” means Golden Predator Mining Corp.;