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A sedimentary rock called coquina.
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∙ 15y agoLimestone is a biochemical sedimentary rock that forms from grains and larger pieces of shells and smaller organism fossils pressed together. Coquina is another, although the size of the shell particles in Coquina is typically larger than Limestone.
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∙ 14y agoThe type of rock that can be formed from seashells is called Sedimentary rock. The pulverised remains of ancient shells can form layers of ground up debris that compacts together, layer upon layer, over millions of years along with other types of deposit such as dust, mud and minerals settling out of solution. Eventually, all these deposits harden together in a solid mass, to form types of sedimentary rock. Old seashells can also contribute to the formation of corals beneath the sea, via the same sort of process.
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∙ 14y agoAcording to my calculations, it is the sedimentry rock that you speak of, (scientifically speaking) Sedimentry rocks are, composed of compressed particles that have solidified over time under the sea.
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∙ 14y agoAn unoccupied sea shell could be considered sediment, a future component of rock.
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True or false is limestone formed from mud that hardens into rock?
Not 'mud', it is the remains of shells and skeletons of dead sea creatures, as well as precipitated calcite that eventually lithify to form limestone.
Which sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of the skeletons and shells of sea organisms?
Coquina is a sedimentary rock fitting that description.
Which rock was formed from skeleton and shells of sea animals and plants?
Coral is the hard rock-like substance that is formed by skeletons of tiny sea animals. These calcareous skeletons build up and form islands and reefs.
How limestone rock are form?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock made up of calcite (CaCO3) as its main mineral. Some limestones were formed by chemical deposition and others by the accumulation of shells from minute sea creatures. Many invertebrate animals (animals with no backbones) take calcite from sea water to construct their shells. When they die the shells fall to the sea bed. Areas where there is little deposition of mud or sand will be ideal for the formation of limestone. One type of limestone which is very pure is called chalk, but most other limestones contain variable amounts of mud or sand or other material.
Which sedimentary rock is composed of fragmented skeletons and shells of sea organismscompacted and cemented together?
Fragmented Sedimentary Rock
What rock is formed from shells of sea creatures?
lime stone
What sedimentary rock formed from the shells of sea creatures?
The rock would be limestone, the mineral would be calcite.
True or false is limestone formed from mud that hardens into rock?
Not 'mud', it is the remains of shells and skeletons of dead sea creatures, as well as precipitated calcite that eventually lithify to form limestone.
What type of sedimentary rock formed from the remains of coral and sea shells?
Limestone and chalk.
Can Plant and animals form sedimentary rock?
Skeletal remains of many sea creatures settle on the ocean floor. Here they mix with sediments and eventually become sedimentary rock.
Which sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of the skeletons and shells of sea organisms?
Coquina is a sedimentary rock fitting that description.
Do limestone from areas where shelled sea creatures are highly abundant contain more carbonate or not?
Yes, limestone from areas where shelled sea creatures are highly abundant typically contains more carbonate. Shelled sea creatures like mollusks and corals have shells made primarily of calcium carbonate. Over time, as their shells accumulate and get compacted, they form limestone. As a result, limestone from these areas will have a higher carbonate content compared to limestone from areas without such abundant sea creatures.
Why do rock and not fossils form sedimentary rock and not igneous rock?
Because sedimentery rock is formed under the sea, sediment collects at the bottom of the ocean, and so does a few dead sea creatures, then t gets squashed by other sediment, igneous rock is formed by lava cooling, so there is no fossils in it.
Is limestone a sedimentary rock made from shells of sea animals?
It can be formed in this way, or it can be formed from calcite precipitation (mineral formation from saturated solution).
Sedimentary or igneous what do they mean?
Sedimentary rock is formed using dead sea animals' shells and are formed by thousands-millions of years of crushing together under the sea bed. Igneous rock means "born from fire" and is made in volcanoes.
Why do rock fossil form in sedimentary rock and not in igneous rock?
Because sedimentery rock is formed under the sea, sediment collects at the bottom of the ocean, and so does a few dead sea creatures, then t gets squashed by other sediment, igneous rock is formed by lava cooling, so there is no fossils in it.
Which rock was formed from skeleton and shells of sea animals and plants?
Coral is the hard rock-like substance that is formed by skeletons of tiny sea animals. These calcareous skeletons build up and form islands and reefs.
