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Generally speaking, when a geologist talks of "soft rocks" and "hard rocks" what he or she means is "sedimentary rocks" or "igneous and metamorphic rocks".
Limestone is a sedimentary rock, and compared to most other rocks, is relatively soft. lol
Different limestones have different hardnesses. Most "marbles" are actually hard limestones, because they have not experienced the high pressures and temperatures required for metamorphism.
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Is Portland stone a hard or soft rock?
It is both hard and soft rock becasue of the elves living inside it.
Is gravel a hard or soft rock?
Gravel is not classified as a rock because it is composed of small fragments of rocks. The individual rocks that make up gravel can vary in hardness, but gravel as a whole is generally considered to be a hard material due to the presence of harder rock fragments within it.
Is Kimmeridge clay a hard or soft rock?
Kimmeridge Clay is a soft rock, composed mainly of clay minerals such as illite and kaolinite. It is typically easily eroded and can have low strength compared to harder rocks like sandstone or limestone.
What is soft coastline?
Made up of clay and sands. Erodes quicker than hard rock which is limestone or chalk. Not resistant to weathering and erosion. Eroded quicker than hard rock which creates a bay and the hard rock is called a headland. When you have hard rock then soft rock alternating it is called a discordant coastline.
Is chalk harder than limestone?
No, limestone is harder than chalk. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcite, whereas chalk is a soft, porous sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
Is dolomite soft or hard rock?
It is a limestone, hard.
Is limestone hard or soft?
Hard and soft are relative attributes. Compared to a Marshmallow, limestone is very hard. It's even harder when comparing it with candy floss. In comparison to granite, steel or diamonds, limestone is a pretty soft rock.
Are limestone hard or soft?
hard
Is Portland stone a hard or soft rock?
It is both hard and soft rock becasue of the elves living inside it.
Is lime stone hard rock?
Yes, limestone is considered a hard rock. It is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate minerals. While not as hard as igneous rocks like granite, limestone is still durable and commonly used in construction and as a building material.
What type of rock is in hard water?
you associate limestone rock with hard water.
Why is limestone used as landscaping rock?
because it is soft and not breakable
What hard rock is used for building bridges and buildings?
limestone
What is very hard sedimentary rock that often forms inside limestone?
limestone
Is marble a soft rock or hard rock?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
Is gravel a hard or soft rock?
Gravel is not classified as a rock because it is composed of small fragments of rocks. The individual rocks that make up gravel can vary in hardness, but gravel as a whole is generally considered to be a hard material due to the presence of harder rock fragments within it.
What is the soft and hard rock of Angel Falls?
Hard rock: GraniteSoft rock: Sandstone
