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Some rocks are consider to be organic rocks, coal is one example of this.

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What is the difference in organic and inorganic rocks?

Organic rocks are formed from the remains of living organisms, such as shells or plant material, while inorganic rocks are formed from non-living processes, such as cooling magma or sedimentation. Organic rocks contain organic matter, while inorganic rocks do not.


Is it true all rocks contain organic material?

No, not all rocks contain organic material. Rocks are formed from minerals and can have a variety of compositions, but organic material is not a requirement for rock formation. Organic material is typically found in sedimentary rocks, where fossils and organic compounds can be preserved.


What are examples of organic sedimentary rock?

Examples of organic sedimentary rocks include coal, which forms from the accumulation and compaction of plant remains, and limestone, which can contain organic debris such as shells and coral. Organic sedimentary rocks are derived from the remains of living organisms.


Are rocks organic inorganic or both?

rocks can be both organic and inorganic. However, i think that mast are inorganic


What are organic rocks formed from?

Organic rocks form from dead organisms that pile up and is compressed into a rock.


How are chemical and organic rocks classified?

Both organic sedimentary (like coal) and chemical sedimentary (like rock salt) rocks are not composed of particles of other rocks. They are different because organic rocks are composed of the remains of living things but chemical rocks are formed by inorganic processes such as evaporation.


What are two types of organic rocks?

sedimentary and metamorphic rocks


What are the names of the organic sedimentary rocks?

Examples of sedimentary rock include:BauxiteLimestoneDolostoneBrecciaConglomerateShaleMudstoneBituminous CoalSandstoneHaliteGypsumChalkCoquinaLateriteArkoseGraywackeClaystoneSiltstoneChert


In what ways are detrital rocks organic rocks and chemical sedimentary rocks the same?

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What are detrital rocks?

They are rocks formed from pieces of pre-existing rocks or organic debris.


What make up different organic rocks?

Rock is inorganic, not organic.


Why are coal and rock limestone classified as organic sedimentary rocks?

The material comprising the rocks coal and limestone are derived from organisms. Therefore, they are classified as organic sedimentary rocks.