Limestone does not belong, as it is primarily composed of calcite, while the other three - shale, sandstone, and basalt - are all composed of different mineral compositions (clay minerals, quartz, and basaltic minerals, respectively).
Basalt has the highest density of the rock types mentioned.
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.
Slate is the metamorphic rock formed from shale. A pile of mud can turn into shale (a fine-grained sedimentary rock) with relatively low pressure, about 3 mi (5 km) down into the earth. With more pressure and some heat, shale can transform into slate. Metamorphic rock found closer to Earth's surface, or produced by low pressure, characteristically splits or flakes into layers of varying thickness. This is called foliation. Slate is often used as roofing tiles and paving stones.
Shale turns into slate, granite into gneiss.
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.
Limestone does not belong, as it is primarily composed of calcite, while the other three - shale, sandstone, and basalt - are all composed of different mineral compositions (clay minerals, quartz, and basaltic minerals, respectively).
silicate rocks, such as granite, gneiss, basalt, and shale.
Basalt has the highest density of the rock types mentioned.
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.
Shale typically forms in calm, water-rich environments, such as lakes or oceans, where fine particles settle slowly. In contrast, basalt is an igneous rock that forms from volcanic activity and generally indicates a more dynamic, high-energy environment. If shale were deposited on top of basalt, there would likely be signs of erosion or an unconformity, as well as a lack of sedimentary features in the shale that would suggest it was laid down in a different, more stable environment. Additionally, the mineral composition and grain size of the shale would differ significantly from that of the underlying basalt.
Basalt does not belong because it is an igneous rock formed from volcanic activity, while shale, sandstone, and limestone are sedimentary rocks formed from different processes such as compression of sediment or accumulation of organic materials.
Granite Basalt Shale Sandstone Marble (there are lots more)
Granite, Limestone, Shale, Bedrock, Basalt, Igneous, Pumice
Granite, basalt, and shale are types of rocks.
Basalt
Basalt would most likely be found on the ocean floor, as it is a common igneous rock formed from the solidification of lava. Shale, granite, and marble are all less likely to be found on the ocean floor, as they are sedimentary and metamorphic rocks that are not typically formed in marine environments.