Evaporites are sedimentary rocks formed by the precipitation of minerals from evaporating water, typically in closed basins in arid environments. Common evaporite minerals include halite (salt), gypsum, and anhydrite. Evaporites are important in the study of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and the economic extraction of minerals like salt and potash.
Reference: Warren, J. K. (2006). “Evaporites: Sediments, Resources, and Hydrocarbons.” Springer.