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Sandstone is compressed sand grains, and limestone is the compressed minute skeletal remains of ancient sea creatures.

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Is the Colosseum made up of sandstone or limestone?

It is made up of limestone not sandstone


Is sandstone and limestone the samething?

No. Sandstone is mostly made of silica whereas limestone is made from calcium carbonate (which may contain some magnesium and other carbonates.


What are the differences between limestone and sandstone?

Limestone is a sedimentary rock made of calcium carbonate, while sandstone is made of sand-sized grains of minerals like quartz and feldspar. Limestone is typically lighter in color and softer than sandstone, which is usually harder and more porous.


What is Niagara Falls' rock made of?

limestone, shale, and sandstone


What does sandstone and limestone have in common?

Limestone and sand stone are both sedimentary rocks, and marble is made out of limestone when heated . :) Hope that helped.


What type of rock is limestone sandstone and mudstone made of?

Sedimentary rock


Does limestone sandstone and granite absorb water?

Limestone is porous and can absorb water, while sandstone is also porous but less absorbent than limestone. Granite is a denser and less porous rock, so it does not absorb water as readily as limestone or sandstone.


What does limestone sandstone and marble have in common?

Limestone and sand stone are both sedimentary rocks, and marble is made out of limestone when heated . :) Hope that helped.


Where is sandstone and limestone located and why is oil found there?

limestone and sandstone are found under ground and oil is there to


What is the Grand Canyon made off?

Mostly: Limestone, Shale, Sandstone and Schist


What were Egyptian pyramid made out of?

The core of the pyramids was made of coarse limestone, sandstone or some argue cement (that's what you see today). The casing stones were made of high quality white limestone


What can sandstone and limestone be heated by?

Any heat source, whether man-made or natural.