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∙ 13y agoSandstone absorbs water because it is porous. This means that it has holes in. Sandstone is a very porous rock.
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∙ 9y agoYes, but sandstone holds the most at 25%; then limestone at 15%; and finally granite at 1%. The figures will depend on individual rocks within each type.
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∙ 11y agolimestone
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How does change granite into sandstone?
Granite becomes Sandstone when water erodes the Granite on Earths surface, and then deposits the sediment.
Why can porous rocks absorb water?
Permeable rock is composed of particles with spaces between which allow the transfer of water.
Can granite dissolve slowly in acid water to form caves?
No, only limestone dissolves.
Why lakes with limestone beds experience less adverse affects from acid rain than lakes with granite beds?
Limestone and marble (calcium carbonate) dissolve when in cntact with acid rain. Other building matrails like granite are not impacted by acid
Why would it be more likely to find a cave with limestone bedrock than granite?
Limestone forms in such a way that there are often blocks, as there are cracks perpendicular to the strata. These cracks allow water to actually flow. When the water flows, it dissolves calcite from the limestone, making the crack more pronounced. Water can flow vertically and horizontally in this way. This, after many years, erodes large caverns in the rock.
How does change granite into sandstone?
Granite becomes Sandstone when water erodes the Granite on Earths surface, and then deposits the sediment.
What type of lithology is expected in the shoal areas - sandstone or limestone?
Sandstone. Limestone is of deeper water formation.
Which rock holds more water shale sandstone or granite?
granite
Why can porous rocks absorb water?
Permeable rock is composed of particles with spaces between which allow the transfer of water.
What the relationship between groundwater and precipitation?
In limestone and sandstone areas, especially, ground water filtering through the rock and dissolving the limestone or sandstone, creates potholes, caverns and caves.
Granite sandstone limestone clay carbonic acid on one of these will produce sinkholes caverns and formations like stalagmites?
Dreadful grammar! If this is someone's homework, direct plagiarism of this text will stand out like a sore thumb. To answer the question.... Of them, only limestone or perhaps sandstone but only if cemented by calcite, is soluble in acidic water. The rest are insoluble, although granite decays by extremely slow hydrolysis of one of its minerals (the feldspar if I remember correctly).
Which is harder sandstone shale or limestone?
"The two basic rocks found in the Mammoth Cave area are limestone and sandstone. Limestone is the "soft" rock (more water soluble) that is dissolved more easily by water. Sandstone and shale are the rocks that are on top of the cave. They are "harder" (less water soluble) and don't let the water soak into the cave." http://www.nps.gov/archive/maca/learnhome/cur_k3_cla.htm
Are all caves made of limestone?
No, not all caves are made of limestone. Caves can be formed in various types of rocks, including granite, sandstone, and volcanic lava flows. Limestone caves are common because limestone is soluble and can be eroded by water to create cave systems, but caves can also form in other types of rocks through different geological processes.
Is limestone heavier than granite?
in order for granite to float on water, it has to be lighter than water. because if its heavier than water, it will not float!
Would you have a land fill on limestone and sandstone?
both limestone and sandstone are highly permeable to water. As there are often toxic substances which leak from landfill, it is necessary to collect water which falls on the heap. For this reason, permeable rocks like limestone and sandstone are not the ideal basement for a landfill, and may require significant infrastructure to prevent contamination of the water table below the landfill. They are ideal landfills if the need is there for drainage. Permeable rock has many uses in landfill. Landfill in areas that are naturally high in limestone or sandstone content would have no issues with a little more of either material in it.
Can granite dissolve slowly in acid water to form caves?
No, only limestone dissolves.
Does Shale absorb water?
No. Not that well as sandstone. The shale starts to puddle into the water and flows inside the small puddle of water.
