Siliciclastic Explained

Siliciclastic (or siliclastic^[1]) rocks are clastic noncarbonate sedimentary rocks that are composed primarily of silicate minerals, such as quartz or clay minerals. Siliciclastic rock types include mudrock, sandstone, and conglomerate.^{[1] [2]}

Siliciclastic sediments are silica-based sediments, lacking carbon compounds, which are formed from pre-existing rocks, by breakage, transportation and redeposition to form sedimentary rock.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Allaby . Michael . A dictionary of geology and earth sciences . 2013 . Oxford University Press . Oxford . 9780199653065 . Fourth. siliclastic.
2. Book: Jackson . Julia A. . Glossary of geology. . 1997 . American Geological Institute . Alexandria, Virginia . 0922152349 . Fourth . siliciclastic.
3. https://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Terms/s/siliciclastic_sediment.aspx Oilfield Glossary: siliciclastic sediment.