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Some forms of stone are igneous, essentially meaning that they were formed volcanically. Others are sedimentary, meaning that they were formed when various minerals/particles settle and compress into rock.
Limestone in particular is sedimentary, and is composed of skeletal fragments of marine organisms from the ancient seas--this makes the rock especially porous, and exposed limestone has a tendency to "honeycomb" in the presence of underground water or erosion.
The Texas Hill Country (where I grew up) is full of such stone, and local dams built in the first half of the 20th century often had to be re-planned several times over due to the porous rock in the original chosen construction sites. This is also why most cave systems are limestone.
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∙ 9y agoThe use of carbolic acid can make limestone dissolve. Carbolic acid can be found in any carbonated beverage that is clear in color.
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∙ 14y agolimestone is permable because it was formed in layers (from all of the tiny pieces of sea shells and all that)
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Does limestone turn water blue?
No, limestone is a sedimentary rock that is the basis for marble if it is compressed by millions of years of pressure. Limestone consists of calcium carbonate, CaCO3. Limestone dissolved in slightly acidic water forms the basis of stalactites and stalagmites in limestone caves.
How do limestone absorb carbon dioxide?
yes it does. it absorbs lots of the stuff.. it very usefull it made out of crushed up sea shell carbon dioxide a colourless gas and can be tested by bubbling it through lime water.
How can you use the word absorb in a sentence?
you can absorb the water by putting it in the sun
Is it true that exfoliation is the effect that ground water has on limestone?
yes
Wood absorbing water?
Yes water does absorb into wood!
Does limestone sandstone and granite absorb water?
yeah it does all sand stone is the same
What gave limestone the name limestone?
Limestone is called limestone because it has lime in it from the sea water it if formed in.
What will happen when gravel touches water?
The Gravel will absorb the water until it can absorb anymore.
Why is water acidic when it reaches a limestone?
it the limestone is acidic
How does limestone erode?
Limestone erodes with water. Limestone can also erode through water getting in to the cracks and then freezing. This causes the crack to expand and will begin to erode the limestone.
Mass of limestone when mixed with water?
You need to specify the quantities of both the limestone and the water.
What are limestone caves?
Limestone caves are formed by the dissolution of limestone rocks over thousands of years due to the chemical reaction of rainwater and carbon dioxide. This process creates underground caverns and passages with unique formations such as stalactites and stalagmites. Limestone caves are often popular tourist attractions due to their natural beauty and geological significance.
What rocks can absorb water?
Some rocks that are known to absorb water include sandstone, limestone, and shale. These rocks have interconnected pore spaces that allow water to be drawn in and stored within their structure.
Does mud absorb water?
Mud does absorb water.
Why is water acidic when it reaches a limestone layer?
it the limestone is acidic
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
What can rain water do to rocks like limestone?
Rain water can dissolve rocks like limestone.
