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Limestone commonly predominantly contains Calcite and Aragonite which are the two crystal forms of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3). It commonly also contains detrital clasts (broken pieces of other material) such as flint or chert which are silica.
Some limestones also contain the mineral dolomite which is Calcium Magnesium Carbonate (CaMg(CO3))2.
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Why did a limestone get its name?
limestone is a type of ferilizer and some of the particles in limestone had minerals that were in limestones.thats where it got its name
What are two minerals that have a box-like shape?
Salt and Limestone
Which mineral-calvite ir quartz- is foind in limestone rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is composed largely of the minerals calcite.
Is limestone a source of silica?
In pure form, limestone is calcium carbonate, and does not contain silica. However, in SOME strata of limestone, silica can be present as an impurity.
How long does limestone take to form?
a seashell doesn't teachnally turn in to a limestone if it didit would take a lot of minerals and heat,pressure
What are Florida's minerals?
the minerals are phosphate rock and limestone
What are some minerals that can be found in limestone?
Limestone is composed mostly of calcite. Other minerals which may be associated with limestone are are pyrite, dolomite, and quartz, among others.
What is pentamerous limestone?
It is a limestone composed of rocksand minerals,sedimentary rock
What minerals are in Maryland?
Coal. Limestone.
Why did a limestone get its name?
limestone is a type of ferilizer and some of the particles in limestone had minerals that were in limestones.thats where it got its name
What is the difference between classic rocks and limestone?
classic rocks are not minerals. limestone is
What minerals where found in Maryland?
Coal and limestone.
Are sandstone and limestone natural minerals?
yes
Is limestone suitable for outdoor paving?
Limestone looks beautiful, but you also have to remember that limestone erodes quickly. Limestone contains minerals such as calcite and dolomite, these minerals react to many acids e.g hydrochloric acid, acids found in juice.
How do I put minerals in a sentence?
Coal and limestone are minerals, because they are obtained by mining.
What minerals are in the great plains region of Texas?
limestone
What kind of minerals in southern Indiana are profitable?
limestone ?
