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Carbonate rocks comprise between 10 to 15 percent of sedimentary rocks and are primarily comprised of two distinct types—limestones and dolostones. Limestones are primarily composed of calcite while dolostones are primarily comprised of dolomite. Due to the fact that carbonate materials are typically soluble in waters with a slightly acidic level, carbonates typically present good permeability and porosity. Consequently, carbonates are ideal petroleum reservoirs.
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∙ 15y agoThey are classified as sedimentary carbonate rocks.
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∙ 12y agoA limestone is a sedimentary rock.
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∙ 14y agoYes, it is a sedimentary rock.
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∙ 14y agono its a sedimentary rock
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∙ 11y agoits a hard rock
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∙ 6y agoSedimentary
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Is a limestone a rock or mineral?
Limestone is a rock, composed mainly of the mineral calcite.
What is the parent rock of limestone?
Limestone doesn't normally have a parent rock. One exception to this may be a detrital limestone, whose parent rock would however also be limestone!
Limestone is an example of what?
Limestone is an example of a carbonate sedimentary rock.
Is limestone a metallic or a nonmetallic mineral?
Limestone is not a metal, it is a type of rock.
Is marble and limestone an example of a metamorphic rock and its parent rock?
Yes. Limestone is the parent rock, or protolith, of marble.
Is a limestone a rock or mineral?
Limestone is a rock, composed mainly of the mineral calcite.
Is limestone a igneous rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
Is limestone a sedimentry rock?
is limestone a sedimentary rock
What type of rock is limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
Is limestone a chemical rock?
Yes limestone is a chemical rock
What is the parent rock of limestone?
Limestone doesn't normally have a parent rock. One exception to this may be a detrital limestone, whose parent rock would however also be limestone!
A metamorphic rock made from limestone?
Marble is the metamorphic rock formed from limestone. =)
Is limestone igneous or sedimentary or metamorphic rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
Limestone is an example of what?
Limestone is an example of a carbonate sedimentary rock.
Is limestone a sedimentary rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
Is limestone an igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
What type of rock do karst form in?
it is formed by carbonate rock and slightyly acidic water
