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Which mineral-calcite ir quartz- is found in limestone rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is composed largely of the minerals calcite.
Is feldspar sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock varies greatly in mineral composition. For instance, sandstone is largely quartz; limestone is largely calcite; and claystone is largely clay minerals.
Is a calcite a sedimentary rock?
Yes i Believe it is.
Which mineral-calcite or quartz- is found in granite rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is composed largely of the minerals calcite.
Is calcite metamorphic?
Calcite is a mineral so therefor it is not Sedimentary, Metamorphic, nor Igneous. Although it is a form os S edimentary rock.
Is calcite metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Calcite is a mineral commonly found in sedimentary rocks. It can also be found in some metamorphic rocks, as it can recrystallize under heat and pressure. It is unlikely to be found in igneous rocks except in trace amounts.
Is Calcite a solid or a liquid?
Calcite, mineral consisting largely of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Therefore it is a solid
Is calcite a sedimentary?
Calcite is a mineral, not a rock. It can occur as part of rocks in any category. For instance, the sedimentary rock chalk consists almost entirely of calcite, the metamorphic rock marble consists mostly of calcite, and the igneous rock carbonatite consists mostly of calcite.
What resource is limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of the mineral calcite and comprising about 15% of the Earth's sedimentary crust.
Is a limestone a rock or mineral?
Limestone is a rock, composed mainly of the mineral calcite.
If acid is added to a piece of sandstone and it begins to bubble what mineral is likely to be found in the rock?
The bubbling reaction when acid is added to sandstone indicates the presence of the mineral calcite, which is sensitive to acids. Calcite is a common mineral found in sedimentary rocks like sandstone.
What is a sedimentary rock composed of the mineral calcite which comes from sea precipitation and animal shells?
Limestone.
