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Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate: CaCO3). (Wikipedia)
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Is limestoner man made?
No. limestone is a sedimentary rock, and can contain fossils
Is limestone made from clastic organis or chemical?
A purely chemical sedimentary limestone would contain no fossil remnants, organic limestone would.
Do cliffs contain carbonate?
It depends on what kind of rock they are made of. Cliffs formed of igneous rock generally do not contain carbonates. Cliffs that have some limestone, marble, or dolomite do contain carbonates.
Does cement contain limestone?
Does lumber contain limestone
Why is limestone called a organic rock?
Limestone is not generally referred to as an organic rock. It is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, which is a mineral. However, in some cases, limestone can contain remnants of organic matter such as shells, coral, or other marine organisms, which can give it a slightly organic origin. This is why some people may refer to limestone as an organic rock.
What type of rock would most likely have seashells in it a sedimentary rock a igneous rock a conglomerate rock or a metamorphic rock?
Firstly you must know that a conglomerate is a sedimentary rock. Only a sedimentary rock could have shells in it, and only limestone. Other rocks contain fossils like shells but only limestone can form them as the impression is filled by calcite, which collectively forms limestone.
What type of rock is limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
Is limestone a sedimentry rock?
is limestone a sedimentary rock
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.
Is limestone a chemical rock?
Yes limestone is a chemical rock
Can minerals be found in a limestone rock?
Yes, minerals can be found in limestone rock. Limestone primarily consists of calcite, a mineral formed from calcium carbonate, but it can also contain other minerals such as aragonite, dolomite, and various clay minerals. Additionally, impurities and trace minerals can be present, depending on the environment in which the limestone was formed. These minerals can influence the properties and uses of the rock in construction and other industries.
What is the parent rock of limestone?
Limestone doesn't normally have a parent rock. One exception to this may be a detrital limestone, whose parent rock would however also be limestone!
