kivilajille

Kivilajille is a term used in geology to describe rocks formed from mineral and/or organic matter, derived from the disintegration of pre-existing rocks. This process typically involves weathering and erosion, where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces called sediment. These sediments are then transported by natural agents like wind, water, or ice to a new location. Over time, layers of sediment accumulate and are subjected to immense pressure and heat from burial. This pressure, along with chemical processes, causes the sediments to compact and cement together, forming a new, solid rock. This lithification process is characteristic of kivilajille. Examples of kivilajille include sandstone, shale, and conglomerate, which are all composed of fragments of older rocks. The type of sediment and the conditions under which it is deposited and lithified determine the specific characteristics of the resulting kivilajille. This rock type constitutes one of the three major rock classifications, alongside igneous and metamorphic rocks.