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Yes, make sure it is round grained and that you rinse it first.
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In saltwater aquariums what kind of sand do you use?
Use calcium carbonate or calcite based sand; usually called 'aragonite' sand. Do not use play sand (ie, silica sand) or normal sand, it will cause massive diatom blooms.
How does basalt turn to sandstone?
Basalt is eroded to sand by wind and rain. The sand accumulates in ocean sediment and experiences great pressures over time. After a sufficiently long time, and uplift reveals what had been sand and has become sandstone.
Is the oceanic crust made of sand?
no It is a very thick layer of igneous rock mostly basalt that lines the ocean floors, on top of that is a sediment layer of sand and the shells of dead crustaceans, and plankton.
What are to types of minerals and rock that make up a white sand beach?
basalt and mica
How do you use the word basalt in a sentence?
The explorer found a basalt inside of a volcano.
What is one use for basalt in the igneous rock?
Crushed basalt can be used for asphalt.
What are two sentences that use basalt?
Basalt can be found under the earth. I would like to see real basalt in my lifetime.
Are there any gold claims in Florida?
If their are they`er under the sand bar. locked in a basalt flow.
Does Hawaii import sand?
yes!hawaii is formed by volcanic activity which produces islands made of basalt. when basalt erodes it is very fertile but it does not erode to sand. Sedimentry rocks produce sand and these are not found on volcanic islands. So, yes, Hawaii imports most of it's sand from Australia and i think even china.
What is the major use for a basalt rock?
Basalt rocks are commonly used in construction for building materials such as aggregates in concrete and asphalt. They can also be used in landscaping and as a decorative feature in gardens due to their durability and unique appearance. Additionally, basalt fiber, made from melted basalt rock, is used as a reinforcing material in composite materials for applications such as automotive parts and construction.
What type of soil is in the ocean?
there isn't any soil there is rocks and sand the types of the rock can be either basalt or granite
What type is the soil in the ocean?
there isn't any soil there is rocks and sand the types of the rock can be either basalt or granite
