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CALCITEA common constituent of sedimentary rocks, especially limestone
OOLITEAny sedimentary rock, especially limestone, consisting of tiny spherical concentric grains within a fine matrix (6)
GOTHITEOxide of iron which is a common constituent of rust (7)
ALANINEAn amino acid that is a common constituent of proteins (7)
DIAMONDAn exceptionally hard mineral found in certain igneous rocks, especially the kimberlites of South Africa
SEDIMENTOLOGYStudy of sedimentary rocks
STRATAThe distinct layers of sedimentary rocks (6)
SATURATEDFATCommon constituent of unhealthy food (9,3)
BEDA geological layer or stratum of sedimentary rock; bottom of a river or sea; or, a plot for roses (3)
STRATUMDistinct layer of sedimentary rock, categorised as a lamina if under a centimetre thick and a bed if over (7)
SILLIn geology, a tabular sheet intrusion of igneous rock between older layers of sedimentary rock (4)
SANDSTONECommon type of sedimentary rock (9)
SHALEThe most common type of sedimentary rock (5)
BADLANDSArid terrain created by long-term erosion of sedimentary rock into labyrinthine complexes of gullies
ALIBATESFLINT___ Quarries U.S. National Monument in Texas authorized in 1965 that is rich in a type of sedimentary rock: 2 wds.
OILDinosaur remains are sometimes converted into this fuel under the weight of sedimentary rock over millions of years.
SILTSTONEType of sedimentary rock
PATINAThin layer of sedimentary rock (6)
GREENSANDSpooner observed magnificent type of sedimentary rock (9)
OILSHALELeo hails distribution of sedimentary rock (3,5)