Lab 5 Activity
Overview
For Lab 5 you will identify the 8 sedimentary rock samples based on observations of their texture and composition. The samples include the following sedimentary rocks:
| Bituminous coal | Conglomerate | Oolitic limestone | Sandstone (quartz) |
| Chert | Coquina | Sandstone (arkose) | Siltstone |
Samples to Use for Lab 5
Collect the following rock samples:
| SS-51 | SS-53 | SS-62 | SS-66 |
| SS-52 | SS-55 | 390RSe | SS-61 |
What to Do Next
Use the Lab 5 worksheet (Figure 4.3) to record your observations and guide you through the identification process for each sedimentary rock.
Refer to Figure 4.4 to help you match your observations with a name. Note that Figure 4.4 includes rocks that are not examined.