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What is an organic biogenic sedimentary rock - basalt coal sandstone or conglomerate?

Basalt is an organic biogenic sedimentary rock that forms from the cooling of magma. It is not coal, sandstone, or conglomerate, which are sedimentary rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of organic debris, sand particles, and mixed rock fragments respectively.


What is the odd one out of granite basalt sandstone?

Sandstone is the odd one out as it is a sedimentary rock, as opposed to granite and basalt which are respectively felsic and mafic igneous rocks.


What is the difference of basalt and shale?

Basalt is a fine-grained, dark-colored volcanic rock that is rich in iron and magnesium minerals, formed from lava flows. Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of clay minerals that have been compacted and hardened over time. Basalt is igneous in origin, formed from magma, while shale is sedimentary, formed from the accumulation of clay and silt particles.


What is basalt sedimentary ignous or metamorphic?

actually, it truly depends on the type of rock the metamorphic rock formed from. in other words, if it formed from a rock that held basalt in it, the rock has basalt in it. remember that a metamorphic rock can be formed by more than two different types of rock (such as metamorphic quartz, slate, "fool's gold", plus granite). it does not matter which class the metamorphic rock formed from (but if a m. rock such as m. quartz, there is more likely a chance of finding a trace of basalt), as long as it formed from two different class of rock (this does not always apply, for there can be a metamorphic rock made from two or more metamorphic rocks). i would get into geodes...... but that's another answer. :)


Which does not belong shale basalt sand stone or limestone?

In the question "which does not belong; shale, basalt, sandstone, or limestone?" the answer is Basalt. Shale, Sandstone, and Limestone are all sedimentary rocks. Basalt is an Igneous rock. Shale and Sandstone are both clastic sedimentary rocks which means they come from the "pieces" or remains of rocks after weathering. Limestone is a chemical sedimentary rock which means it is deposited as a result of a chemical reaction, or a collection of material made by organisms, such as coral. volcanic basalt dykes are molten basalt that rose through existing sedimentary rock, and crystallized when it rose to the surface about 32 million years ago. The magma cools and hardens which creats a basalt stack, resistant to weather. Basalt is a common extrusive volcanic rock.It color is usually gray or close to black.

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Is basalt a igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?

Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.


What sedimentary rock turns into the igneous rock basalt?

None. Basalt is formed by the rapid cooling of mafic (silica-poor) magma. It is not formed from sedimentary rock.


Can sedimentary rock change into sediments?

Absolutely. And eventually they can become a part of a new sedimentary rock.


How can basalt become a sedimentary rock?

Basalt can become a sedimentary rock through the processes of weathering and erosion, where it breaks down into smaller particles or sediments. These sediments can then be transported by water, wind, or ice and eventually accumulate in layers. Over time, these layers can undergo compaction and cementation, transforming the sediment into sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or shale, depending on the specific conditions and materials involved.


What is an organic biogenic sedimentary rock - basalt coal sandstone or conglomerate?

Basalt is an organic biogenic sedimentary rock that forms from the cooling of magma. It is not coal, sandstone, or conglomerate, which are sedimentary rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of organic debris, sand particles, and mixed rock fragments respectively.


Is basalt igneous sedimentary metamorphic?

Basalt is an igneous rock . . . it is pretty much hardened lava.


Can basalt turn into shale?

No, basalt cannot turn into shale. Basalt is an igneous rock formed from the cooling of lava, while shale is a sedimentary rock formed from the compaction of clay or mud. The processes that form these two types of rocks are different, so basalt cannot directly change into shale.


What is the odd one out of granite basalt sandstone?

Sandstone is the odd one out as it is a sedimentary rock, as opposed to granite and basalt which are respectively felsic and mafic igneous rocks.


How long does it take for a diamond to become a sedimentary rock?

Although diamonds could become part of a formation of conglomerate, which is a sedimentary rock, diamond cannot become a rock because diamond is a mineral, whereas a rock has to be composed of two or more minerals.


What is the difference of basalt and shale?

Basalt is a fine-grained, dark-colored volcanic rock that is rich in iron and magnesium minerals, formed from lava flows. Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of clay minerals that have been compacted and hardened over time. Basalt is igneous in origin, formed from magma, while shale is sedimentary, formed from the accumulation of clay and silt particles.


What is basalt sedimentary ignous or metamorphic?

actually, it truly depends on the type of rock the metamorphic rock formed from. in other words, if it formed from a rock that held basalt in it, the rock has basalt in it. remember that a metamorphic rock can be formed by more than two different types of rock (such as metamorphic quartz, slate, "fool's gold", plus granite). it does not matter which class the metamorphic rock formed from (but if a m. rock such as m. quartz, there is more likely a chance of finding a trace of basalt), as long as it formed from two different class of rock (this does not always apply, for there can be a metamorphic rock made from two or more metamorphic rocks). i would get into geodes...... but that's another answer. :)


What type of rock can become sedimentary?

Any type of rock, igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary, can become eroded and re-deposited and cemented together to become a new sedimentary rock.