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They are formed by calcium carbonate being deposited on some tiny seed substance from a saturated solution. To form the ooids the water must gently move or roll the grains so the calcium carbonate coating forms a concentric shell
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What are oolites composed from?
Oolites are sedimentary rocks formed from ooids, spherical grains composed of concentric layers. Another name for oolite is egg stone. The name is of Hellenic origin.
What is the difference between fossiliferous limestone and oolitic limestone?
Fossiliferous limestone has larger fossils in the rock and is of biochemical composition where as the oolitic limestone doesn't have any fossils and has a chemical composition. The Oolitic limestone has spherical grains that resemble miniature pearls (they are called ooliths or ooids). Both do effervesce in diluted HCL(acid)
How genes are formed?
genes are formed when a man and a woman make looove and a baby is formed thefore its genes are formed
When was kilauea formed?
It was formed in 1759
How was Mount Vesuvius formed?
it was just formed naturlly and it was not formed by any earthquake Mount Vesuvius was formed when two plates collided
What is oolitic stone?
Oolite is sometimes also known as 'Egg Stone'. It is a limestone formed from ooids, spherical grains found in concentric layers.
What are oolites composed from?
Oolites are sedimentary rocks formed from ooids, spherical grains composed of concentric layers. Another name for oolite is egg stone. The name is of Hellenic origin.
What is the chemistry of limestone?
The limestone consists mainly of calcium carbonate: CaCO3 ,Calcite. Like most other sedimentary rocks, limestones are composed of grains, however, around 80-90% of limestone grains are skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Other carbonate grains comprising limestones are ooids, peloids, intraclasts, and extraclasts. Some limestones do not consist of grains at all and are formed completely by the chemical precipitation of calcite or aragonite. (i.e. travertine.)
What type of cave formations made aroud grains of sand?
Sandstone formations, specifically concretions or nodules, are created when minerals cement sand particles together over time. This process occurs due to the percolation of mineral-rich water through the sandstone, depositing minerals around the grains of sand and gradually solidifying them into hardened structures.
What is the difference between fossiliferous limestone and oolitic limestone?
Fossiliferous limestone has larger fossils in the rock and is of biochemical composition where as the oolitic limestone doesn't have any fossils and has a chemical composition. The Oolitic limestone has spherical grains that resemble miniature pearls (they are called ooliths or ooids). Both do effervesce in diluted HCL(acid)
How was the Supreme Court formed?
it was formed by being formed
How is starches formed?
starch is formed by fermentation.
How are gulfs formed?
Gulfs are formed by erosion. Gulfs are formed by erosion.
How genes are formed?
genes are formed when a man and a woman make looove and a baby is formed thefore its genes are formed
Who formed the spice girls formed?
The Spice Girls were formed by Chris Herbert.
What solid is formed when magnesium carbonate is formed?
Magnesium oxide is formed, i think(:
When are gametes formed?
They are formed in meiosis. :)
