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no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.

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Q: Are fossils found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?
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What type of rock can fossils occur in?

Fossils occur in, or can be found in sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks of a sedimentary origin.


Does igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks contain fossils?

No. In general, there are no fossils in igneous or metamorphic rocks, because the high heat and pressure involved would destroy any fossils. Fossils are almost always found in sedimentary rock.


In what type of rocks could you find fossils?

Fossils are principally found in sedimentary rocks and also in some metamorphic rocks of sedimentary origin.


Do sedimentary rocks contain fossil?

yes fossils are found in sedimentary rocks but not in igneous and metamorphic rocks. hope this helps


Is it true that Fossils are frequently found in metamorphic rock?

it is usually found in sedimentary rocks.


Fossils are most likely found in what rock?

No. They are usually found in sedimentary rock.


What type of rocks can contain fossils on them?

Sedimentary rocks. and metamorphic rocks made form sedimentary rocks.


Plant and animal fossils are most often found in metamorphic rock?

no they are found in Sedimentary rocks


What do sedimentary rocks have more often than metamorphic or igneous rocks?

Sedimentary rocks have numerous fossils


More often than metamorphic or igneous rocks sedimentary rocks have what?

Sedimentary rocks have numerous fossils


Why fossils are rarely found in metamorphic and igneous rocks?

This is because igneous and metamorphic rocks are created under extreme heat and pressure, and very few fossils would survive those conditions. The most common forms of fossils are those found in sedimentary rocks.


Which type of rock is where fossils are found?

They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks