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The vast majority of fossils are found in sedimentary rock. Igneous rock forms from magma; no chance for fossils to form there. Metamorphic rocks are other rock types that are changed by heat and pressure; their transformation and mineral reorganization causes very few fossils to be found there. Sedimentary rock can be formed from the accumulation of sediments and are often formed near ancient shores, basins, and lake beds. If an organism dies and is covered by sediments before being rotted or eaten by predatory organisms, it could eventually become part of the sedimentary layer that becomes rock.
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∙ 11y agoYou would most commonly find fossils in sedimentary rocks. :)
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∙ 8y agoFossils are found in sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, and shale.
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∙ 9y agoSedimentary rocks have fossils in them and are formed by deposition of materials.
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∙ 12y agoSedimentary rock
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What type of rock is a fossil?
A fossil is evidence of an organisms existence, not a type of rock. Most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.
What is the best type of rock for fossil formation?
Sedimentary Rock
What fossil type is open space left inside a rock by organism that has decayed?
A cast is the fossil type left inside a rock by organism that has decayed.
How can index fossils be used to date rock?
Because if you know how old the fossil is, and you find the fossil inside a rock, you know that rock has a maxium age corresponding with the age of the fossil.
What fossil fuel is sometimes considered a type of organic sedimentary rock?
Coal is the fossil fuel sometimes considered a organic sedimentary rock.
In which type of sendimentary rock will you find embedded seashells?
Limestone.
In which type of rock would you mostly likely find fossil?
Sedimentary.
What type of rock is a fossil?
A fossil is evidence of an organisms existence, not a type of rock. Most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.
What type of rock are fossil in?
coal
What type of rock do you think surrounded the fossil?
igneous rock
What type of rock is a source of fossil fuel?
Hydrocarbonous rock
What is the best type of rock for fossil formation?
Sedimentary Rock
What kind of rock would be most likely to find a fossil sandstone or marble?
Sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock - which is the only type of rock which can contain fossils.
IS IGNEOUS a type of rock for fossil fuel?
no
What fossil type is open space left inside a rock by organism that has decayed?
A cast is the fossil type left inside a rock by organism that has decayed.
How can index fossils be used to date rock?
Because if you know how old the fossil is, and you find the fossil inside a rock, you know that rock has a maxium age corresponding with the age of the fossil.
What type of Rock can contain fossil?
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