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Why was sandstone used to build the cumbria bridge and not limestone?
limestone is not used in Columbia because crevices are present on its surface, while sand stone has porous surface which readily absorbs pollutants.
What minerals are in Stonehenge?
sarsen (a very hard type of sandstone) generic 'bluestone' - Welsh dolorite also a few other ingneous rock of volcanic origin micaceous sandstone (Altar stone) small amounts of limestone used in packing of uprights some 'geensand' - sandstone bedrock is chalk, flint is also present
In a series of undisturbed rock layers where shale lies between sandstone below and limestone above the?
In a series of undisturbed rock layers, the principle of superposition indicates that the sandstone layer is the oldest, lying beneath the shale, which is younger. The limestone layer above the shale is the youngest of the three. This stratigraphic arrangement reflects the sequential deposition of sedimentary rocks, with each layer representing a distinct period in geological history. The presence of these different rock types can also suggest varying environmental conditions during their formation.
Why does the sand in the Painted Desert not mix and become a uniform color?
The sand does blend and form uniform colors. However, most of the 'sand' in the Painted Desert is not loose but bound to form sandstone. The different colors of the sandstone are what give the Painted Desert its name.
What is the scientific name for sandstone?
The scientific name for sandstone is STUPID
When limestone is heated does I become sandstone?
Once burnt limestone turns into calcium oxide which is known as quicklime.
When limestone is heated it become sandstone?
Heating limestone does not turn it into sandstone. Limestone is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, while sandstone is composed of sand-sized grains of mineral or rock material. Sandstone forms through the accumulation and cementation of sand grains, not by heating limestone.
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 rock is squeezed and heated to form marble?
Limestone is the rock that is squeezed and heated to form marble. The high pressures and temperatures cause the limestone to recrystallize and become the metamorphic rock known as marble.
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.
What is the weakest rock?
limestone or sandstone
