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How are chemically-formed sedimentary rocks formed? Give examples. - Geography

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How are chemically-formed sedimentary rocks formed? Give examples.

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Chemically formed sedimentary rocks are formed through chemical action of water. Some mineral like limestones and salts are dissolved into the water and after the evaporation of water form a particular type of rock which is formed by the chemical sedimentation of limestones into gypsum and salt into various types of nitrates.

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