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The fine-grained sedimentary rock, limestone is mostly made up of calcite. Most limestones are formed in oceans, and sometimes from seashells. Some may be formed in lakes. Limestone is a form of sedimentary rock.
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What rock results from the metamorphism of limestone?
Marble is one form of metamorphosed limestone.
Metamorphic form of limestone?
marble
What is the meta morphic form of limestone?
marble
What may dissolved limestone form?
balls
What chemical limestone form?
Calcium carbonate or calcium magnesium carbonate.
How does limestone caves are formed?
Limestone caves are formed through a process called karstification, where rainwater picks up carbon dioxide from the air and soil, creating a weak carbonic acid. This acidic water dissolves the limestone rock over time, creating underground cavities and passages. As the water drains away, it leaves behind caves and unique formations such as stalactites and stalagmites.
What is chemical limestone made of?
Chemical limestone can form when calcite is dissolved.
How do underground limestone carverns form?
it rains and sinks into limestone and over to starts to corrode at the vulnerable limestone
What rock results from the metamorphism of limestone?
Marble is one form of metamorphosed limestone.
Does limestone forms form skeletons and shells?
limestone forms from skeletons and shells
What is sedimentary rock formed by shells?
Limestone can be formed partly or mostly by visible shell fragments. .
Pure limestone when metamorphosed is what?
Although limestone can form into other types of metamorphic rock, the most common form is marble.
How do rocks such as limestone and marble form?
Limestone - sedimentary deposition of calcarious marine organisms. Marble - compressed (metamorphosed) limestone.
Metamorphic form of limestone?
marble
How do grikes form?
Grikes form when limestone is dissolved by water.
What are limestone pillars?
The hard and huge mountains are known as lime stone pillars.
What is the name of a very hard sedimentary rock that often forms in limestone?
Chert, a form of quartz, can form as beds or nodules in limestone or dolostone.
