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Slate is a clay mineral rich metamorphic rock. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock typically composed of cemented small grains of the mineral quartz. The two are very different rocks, both in composition and processes of formation.
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∙ 9y agoYes, slate is clastic. Chalk is usually considered as a bio-clastic sedimentary rock. The sedimentary rock is composed mainly of the clay minerals.
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Does sandstone fizz with acid?
No. Slate does not contain any carbonates.
Can dirt and sand turn into rock?
If put under tremendous pressure for millions of years - which is what happened to slate and sandstone.
How is slate weathered?
You wear away sandstone by years of contact with moving water.
What is an example of the metamorphic process of rock sandstone that is broken up into small pieces shale that is exposed to high temperature and pressure and turned to slate?
Shale that is exposed to high temperature and pressure and turned to slate is an example of the metamorphic process.
Name Four kinds of sedimentary rocks?
ShaleSandstoneLimestoneMudstoneand there tons more likeChalkClaystoneItacolumiteBituminous coalOoliteOil shaleArkoseArgilliteConglomerateDiatomiteRock saltRock GypsumCoquinaAsphalt rockAlabasterGreywacke or wackeTravertineBanded ironGritstoneJaspilliteOrthoquartziteRadiolariteLigniteMarlDolostoneFlintChertIronstoneBreccia
What type of rock is the softest slate marble or sandstone?
sandstone
Is sandstone used on the roof?
No. Slate is used as a roofing tile.
Does sandstone fizz with acid?
No. Slate does not contain any carbonates.
What is the name for the rock hornfels?
sandstone, shale,slate, limestone and diabase
What is the original name for the rock hornfels?
sandstone, shale,slate, limestone and diabase
Whick type of rock has layers?
Sedimentary rock, such as limestone, chalk, slate and sandstone.
What are sandstone granit limestone marble and slate used for?
they are used as staues parli8ament building and your bean
What do you call sediment that are pressed into layers?
They are sedimentary rock. Four examples being chalk, sandstone, limestone and slate.
Can dirt and sand turn into rock?
If put under tremendous pressure for millions of years - which is what happened to slate and sandstone.
What metamorphic is equivalent to Granite?
Metamorphosed sandstone may become quartzite and limestone may become marble.
What is the common rock for finding fossils?
Any sedimentary rock, including limestone, shale, sandstone, mudstone, ironstone, and slate.
What are 3 specific types of metamorphic rocks and what was their parent rock?
Slate--metamorphosed shale or mudstone.Phyllite--metamorphosed slate.Quartzite--metamorphosed sandstone.
