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How does limestone turn into marble in the earth?
When limestone is under high pressure from overlaying rock layers and is heated by magma it can form marble.
Does limestone have layers or bands?
I don't know... Maybe bands..??..??..?? Both is a possiblitly
What can organic sedimentary rock formed from layers of bones and shells form?
Limestone
What kind of is limestone?
Sedimentary
Which is the youngest in a sereis of undisturbed rock layers where shale lies between sandstone below and limestone above?
Limestone is the youngest since it's at the top
What layers of type of rock can be found at grand canyon?
Probably Kaibab limestone, Coconino sandstone, Hermit shale, Redwall limestone, Muav limestone, Vishnu Schist, and other layers.
Is limestone a metallic element?
Most limestone is the skeletal remains of marine organisms. Basically, laid down on the sea bed in layers, and compressed over a very long time, the layers become solid limestone rock.
What is the formation of limestone?
Limestone was formed over millions of years on the sea floor from the skeletal remains of minute sea creatures. Subjected to immense pressure, the layers hardened to form limestone. Upheavals that lifted up the sea floor, raised the limestone to form the limestone rock we find on the land. Limestone (calcium carbonate) is a general term for such sedimentary rocks, of which chalk is another kind.
What causes limestone to harden with age?
the limestone harden because theirs another layers of limestone on top of it which pushes the bottom layer and flatten it.
What rocks is formed in layers?
Sedimentary rock, like limestone, is formed in layers.
What is the reason that the limestone in column 1 is thinner than the limestone in column 2?
because of the rock layers
Where did a limestone rock come from?
Limestone is formed by the skeletal remains of countless minute sea creatures that died in the ancient past and formed layers on the sea floor. Given a very long time and immense pressure, the skeletal layers became solid limestone rock. Due to the earth's many upheavals, these limestone rock layers were often brought to the surface and formed part of the solid crust on which we live.
How does limestone turn into marble in the earth?
When limestone is under high pressure from overlaying rock layers and is heated by magma it can form marble.
Does limestone have layers or bands?
I don't know... Maybe bands..??..??..?? Both is a possiblitly
Is limestone sedimenrtry or igneas?
limestones are sedimentery rocks because it is formed by layers.
What can organic sedimentary rock formed from layers of bones and shells form?
Limestone
What forms when underground layers of limestone are dissolved by ground water?
yes i guss
