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No, limestone is a carbonate rock formed through chemical precipitation. Sandstone is a classification used for sedimentary rocks ranging in various sizes and compositions. Limestone is CaCO3 where as sandstones are usually quartz (SiO2) and feldspars.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoLimestone is calcium carbonate (CaCO3) which when heated to above 840°C decomposes into calcium oxide (CaO) while releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) according to the equation: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2.
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∙ 15y agoHeat will not change limestone to sandstone. Heat and pressure could change limestone to marble however.
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∙ 7y agoLimestone is mainly calcium carbonate, when heated it breaks down to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Calcium oxide reacts with water to become calcium hydroxide
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∙ 7y agono it turns into lime
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∙ 10y agoQuartzite is metamorphosed sandstone.
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What type of lithology is expected in the shoal areas - sandstone or limestone?
Sandstone. Limestone is of deeper water formation.
Which does not belong shale limestone sandstone or basalt?
Basalt. Shale, Sandstone, and Limestone are all sedimentary rocks
Does sandstone consist mostly of pieces of seashell?
Limestone
How does limestone and sandstone smell?
like butthoe
What are four kinds of sedimentary rock?
here are four easy types of sedimentary rocks: limestone, sandstone, shale, and coal. =)
Does limestone become sandstone when heated?
No. Limestone changes to Marble when it undergoes intense heat and pressure.
When limestone is heated does I become sandstone?
Once burnt limestone turns into calcium oxide which is known as quicklime.
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 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.
What can sandstone and limestone be heated by?
Any heat source, whether man-made or natural.
What does 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.
Is the Colosseum made up of sandstone or limestone?
It is made up of limestone not sandstone
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 type of lithology is expected in the shoal areas - sandstone or limestone?
Sandstone. Limestone is of deeper water formation.
Which does not belong shale limestone sandstone or basalt?
Basalt. Shale, Sandstone, and Limestone are all sedimentary rocks
Is sandstone organic?
Sandstone is not an organic sedimentary rock, but limestone is.
Can sandstone turn in to marble?
No. Limestone turns into marble, not sandstone.
