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A limestone that contains fossils would be classified as what type of sedimentary rock?
A limestone that contains fossils would be classified as an organic sedimentary rock because the fossils are of biological origin.
What sedimentary rock often has fossils?
Paleontologists are looking for fossils in sedimentary rock.
Is it true or false that limestone can be separated from fossils through the of vinegar?
True. Vinegar contains acetic acid which can dissolve the calcium carbonate in limestone, making it possible to separate the fossils from the limestone.
What sedimentary rock is made underwater from the shells of animals?
limestone is made underwater from the shells of animals. We know this because limestone also contains many fossils.
What sedimentary rock is made underwater from shells of animals?
limestone is made underwater from the shells of animals. We know this because limestone also contains many fossils.
Which is a biochemical rock that contains fossils?
Limestone is a biochemical rock that can contain fossils. It is formed from the accumulation of calcite or aragonite shells or skeletal fragments of organisms such as corals, foraminifera, and mollusks. Over time, these remains can be compressed and preserved in the rock.
What rock i s crumbly and contains fossils?
Chalk - however, the fossils are microfossils called Coccolithophores. Limestone is a soft sedimentary rock, not exactly "crumbly" like chalk but more likely to contain fossils visible to the naked eye.
Why are fossils found in limestone and not shales?
Fossils are frequently found in shales.
What type of rocks have fossils found in them?
Fossils are nearly always found in some type of sedimentary rock. Limestone is a sedimentary rock which very commonly contains fossils, as is coal.
What can be found in limestone rocks?
Fossils.
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)
Can fossils develop in limestone?
of course its a rock.
