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In geology, the term acid rock refers to an igneous rock which is relatively high in silica.
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∙ 15y agoAcidic rock is defined as igneous rock containing more than 66% silicon dioxide.
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What is the best mineral or rock to neutralize acidic soil?
Lime (limestone) is a widely used rock that neutralizes acidic soil.
What type of rock is dissolved by slightly acidic groundwater?
limestone
What are the two requirements for karst topography?
Carbonate Rock and Acidic Waterapex ardin
What type of rock is most easily dissolved by slightly acidic groundwater?
Calcium Carbonate
Which rock decays faster from acid rain?
Rocks containing carbonate, like limestone, dissolve fastest in acidic rain
What happens when acidic ground water comes into contact with rock that contain calcium carbonate?
when acidic ground water comes in contact with rock that contains calcium carbonate the acidic water starts to dissolve the rock
What is the best mineral or rock to neutralize acidic soil?
Lime (limestone) is a widely used rock that neutralizes acidic soil.
Granite is an example of what kind of rock?
Granite is an igneous rock. It is acidic and intrusive.
What is the glassy variety of acidic magma?
Obsidian is a glassy rock formed from rapid cooling of acidic magma.
Why is it that the felsic rock is acidic?
It was once believed that the rocks that we now call felsic were rich in silicic acid. This was later disproved, but the outdated term of "acidic rock" still lingers.
What are two requirement for karst topography?
Carbonate Rock and Acidic Waterapex ardin
What type rock is Krakatoa?
It has pohoehoe It has pohoehoe
What type of rock is dissolved by slightly acidic groundwater?
limestone
Is marble an acid?
No, marble is a rock, however it is acidic slightly.
What are the two requirements for karst topography?
Carbonate Rock and Acidic Waterapex ardin
What two requirements for karst topography?
Carbonate Rock and Acidic Waterapex ardin
What is the other name for acidic lava?
Lava is melted rock. Other names for lava include a'a' or pahoehoe.
