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What sedimentary rock often has fossils?
Paleontologists are looking for fossils in sedimentary rock.
Why are fossils found in limestone and not shales?
Fossils are frequently found in shales.
Is Limestone contains fossils?
Some of it does.
What can be found in limestone rocks?
Fossils.
A limestone that contains fossils would be classified as what type of sedimentary rock?
A limestone that contains fossils would be classified as an organic sedimentary rock because the fossils are of biological origin.
Is it true or false that limestone can be separated from fossils through the of vinegar?
True. Vinegar contains acetic acid which can dissolve the calcium carbonate in limestone, making it possible to separate the fossils from the limestone.
Is limestone made from seashells?
Limestone is made up out of fossils of corals and shells from the water.
What is fossil rich limestone?
Fossil rich limestone is limestone with various sea creature fossils in it such as shells. It is organic and fine grained. It is sedimentary... Yea that's it :P
Which group of rocks tends to have fossils?
Sedimentary, especially limestone.
What sedimentary rock is made underwater from the shells of animals?
limestone is made underwater from the shells of animals. We know this because limestone also contains many fossils.
What is sedimentary rock formed from deposites of shells?
Limestone. However most large masses of limestone formed from coral reefs, not shells. The shell fossils in this limestone are "incidentals" due to shell dwelling organisms living on the periphery of the reef, not the bulk of the limestone.
What is One example of a rock that is composed of fossils is?
One example of a rock composed of fossils is limestone, particularly fossiliferous limestone. This type of rock forms from the accumulation of marine organisms' remains, such as shells and corals, over time. The fossils embedded in the limestone can provide valuable insights into the environment and life forms that existed during the time of its formation.
