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Yes, sedimentary rock contains many fossils mainly because they can be gently cover with sediment and preserve the fossils.
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Can sandstone contain fossils?
Yes, in fact it commonly does. :)
Does sandstone have feldspar in it?
Sandstone will often contain feldspar, but some sandstones are composed entirely of quartz.
Is sandstone a fossil?
A fossil is the preserved remains of an animal, plant or other organism while sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock. There is a fairly distinct difference between the two, thus sandstone is not a fossil. Sandstone may have fossil inclusions, but we are talking about two different things regarding fossils and sandstone.
What types of rocks contain fossils?
Igneous rocks and most metamorphic rocks, of an igneous origin.
Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can potentially contain what?
fossils
What are the properties of sandstone?
Sandstone is grainy, porous, and can be found to contain fossils.
Can sandstone contain fossils?
Yes, in fact it commonly does. :)
What kind of rock would be most likely to find a fossil sandstone or marble?
Sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock - which is the only type of rock which can contain fossils.
Which sedimentary rock has fine-grained sandstone with cross-bedding and land animal fossils?
Sandstone.
What do fossils contain?
fossils
Does sedimentary contain fossils?
dose sedeimentry contain fossils
Is sandstone a rock or mineral?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
What elements do plant and animal fossils contain?
Animal fossils contain hydroxyapatite from bones.Plants contain carbon.
What do human fossils always contain?
fossils
Why are fossils more likely to be formed in shale and sandstone than in conglomerate?
Because shale and sandstone don't let water pass them, but conglomerate does
Does sandstone have feldspar in it?
Sandstone will often contain feldspar, but some sandstones are composed entirely of quartz.
In what type of sedimentary rock do you think might find fossils?
Most likely, fossils are found in shale, limestone, sandstone, coal, and chert.
