Rock salt and rock gypsum are common examples of a group of chemical sedimentary rocks called _______.
A) coquina
B) biochemical
C) clastic
D) evaporites

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Rock salt and rock gypsum are both formed through the evaporation of water, which causes the minerals in the water to crystallize and form deposits. This process is known as chemical sedimentation, and the resulting rocks are called evaporites.

Rock Salt and Rock Gypsum Are Common Examples of a Group