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If a layer of sandstone lies on top of a layer of limestone in which a 300-million-year-old fossil is found and there are no unconformities the layer of sandstone must be what?
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Which of the following rocks would most likely contain a fossil sandstone granite marble or basalt?
Limestone
What principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it?
Which principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it.
How can scientists use a chemical reaction to separate a fossil from limestone without damaging the fossil?
The limestone containing a fossil would be heaated to a sufficiently high temperature (about 1,800 centigrade).then the limestone would become powder and the fossil which is not as sensitive to heat as limestone would remain un damaged
What could take a layer of limestone away from a fossil?
If the fossil is replaced with silica the easiest way to remove the limestone is with weak acid such as vinegar. If the fossil is also limestone the best way to free it is by carefully removing the limestone with small picks and drills. This is usually best left to expert conservators as it can be delicate work.
What is a rock that contains a fossil called?
Fossils are rarely found inside individual rocks, but if they are, it will be inside boulders that were originally part of a layer of mudstone or sandstone (sedimentary rock). Scientists refer to this type of rock as "Fossil bearing" Joan Wiffen of New Zealand was a Paleontologist who discovered individual dinosaur bones inside massive mudstone boulders in a stream.
What are some examples of fossil rocks?
Fossils rocks are sedimentary rocks such as coal, limestone, sandstone, and shale.
Which of the following rocks would most likely contain a fossil sandstone granite marble or basalt?
Limestone
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 type of rock are you most likely to find a fossil?
You are most likely to find them in sedimentary rock.
What principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it?
Which principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it.
In which type of sendimentary rock will you find embedded seashells?
Limestone.
What is the difference between fossil rich limestone and chemical limestone?
fossil rich limestone is made by the earth and is enhance with fossils although the chemical is man made, the two are basically the same.
How can scientists use a chemical reaction to separate a fossil from limestone without damaging the fossil?
The limestone containing a fossil would be heaated to a sufficiently high temperature (about 1,800 centigrade).then the limestone would become powder and the fossil which is not as sensitive to heat as limestone would remain un damaged
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.
What could take a layer of limestone away from a fossil?
If the fossil is replaced with silica the easiest way to remove the limestone is with weak acid such as vinegar. If the fossil is also limestone the best way to free it is by carefully removing the limestone with small picks and drills. This is usually best left to expert conservators as it can be delicate work.
How sandstone shale and limestone form?
Limestones are form by precipitation of rusually under water Sandstones are formed from sendiments that are being eroded and compacted and cemented together. Shale are formed from precipation also but you often see fossil records on them.
What is fossil rich limestone?
Fossil rich limestone is limestone with various sea creature fossils in it such as shells. It is organic and fine grained. It is sedimentary... Yea that's it :P
