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Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils because, unlike most igneous and metamorphic rocks, they form at temperatures and pressures that do not destroy fossil remains. Dead organisms can become sediments which may, under the right conditions, become sedimentary rock.
Igneous rock forms from magma; no chance for fossils to form there. Metamorphic rocks are other rock types that are changed by heat and pressure; their transformation and mineral reorganization causes very few fossils to be found there. Sedimentary rock can be formed from the accumulation of sediments and are often formed near ancient shores, basins, and lake beds. If an organism dies and is covered by sediments before being rotted or eaten by predatory organisms, it could eventually become part of the sedimentary layer that becomes rock
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Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can potentially contain what?
Fossils. Fossils are traces or remains of ancient organisms that are often found preserved in sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed from the deposition and solidification of sediment over time, providing an ideal environment for the preservation of fossils.
If you examine a rock sample and observe fossils in it what type of rock does the sample represent?
Fossils are only found in rocks that are laid down on the surface of the Earth. The majority of fossiliferous rocks are therefore sedimentary BUT fossils are also occasionally found in lava flows (igneous rocks) - eg lava trees and in some metamorphosed sedimentary rocks (metamorphic rocks) - eg the "delabole butterfly"
What types of rocks contain fossils?
Igneous rocks and most metamorphic rocks, of an igneous origin.
Would you find fossils in igneous rocks?
Yes, but only "Mold" type fossils, that is fossils that are an impression of the original object. Examples can be found at Lava Tree natural park in Hawaii. In this case there are trees that are surrounded by lava that burns away the tree within while leaving a hollow impression of the tree. There are multiple examples of fossilized remains found in various ash based Tuffs, specific examples are Pompeii and Herculanium the voids found in the ash flow, multiple fossilized footprints.
What kind of rock do fossils form?
Sedimentary rock, its rarely found in metamorphic and never found in igneous rock because it would make the fossil of the animal worped and changed. It wouldn't be with the original form on metamorphic and igneous would destroy the whole fossil.
Are fossils found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?
no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.
Fossils are found only in .?
Sedimentary rocks
Is there any fossils of dinosaurs?
Of curse there are, they are mainly located in sedimentary rocks, the only rocks in which fossils can be found.
Why are most fossils found in sedimentay rock?
Sedimentary rocks are found only at the surface of the ground
Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can potentially contain what?
Fossils. Fossils are traces or remains of ancient organisms that are often found preserved in sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed from the deposition and solidification of sediment over time, providing an ideal environment for the preservation of fossils.
What Sedimentary rocks are the only rocks that can potentially contain?
fossils
Do igneous rocks usually contain fossils?
Igneous rocks are formed from cooling and solidifying of molten rock, so they usually do not contain fossils. This is because fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks, which form from the accumulation of sediment and organic materials, preserving the remains of plants and animals.
If you examined a rock sample and observe fossils in it what type of rock does the sample represent?
Fossils are only found in rocks that are laid down on the surface of the Earth. The majority of fossiliferous rocks are therefore sedimentary BUT fossils are also occasionally found in lava flows (igneous rocks) - eg lava trees and in some metamorphosed sedimentary rocks (metamorphic rocks) - eg the "delabole butterfly"
Why did the mucrospirifer fossil only found in sedimentary rocks?
Mucrospirifer fossils are found in sedimentary rocks because these rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments, which can preserve fossils over time. The organisms that formed mucrospirifer shells lived in marine environments where their shells could be buried and preserved in the sediment. Sedimentary rocks provide the ideal conditions for fossilization to occur due to the gradual accumulation and compaction of sediments over millions of years.
If you examine a rock sample and observe fossils in it what type of rock does the sample represent?
Fossils are only found in rocks that are laid down on the surface of the Earth. The majority of fossiliferous rocks are therefore sedimentary BUT fossils are also occasionally found in lava flows (igneous rocks) - eg lava trees and in some metamorphosed sedimentary rocks (metamorphic rocks) - eg the "delabole butterfly"
What types of rocks contain fossils?
Igneous rocks and most metamorphic rocks, of an igneous origin.
Would you find fossils in igneous rocks?
Yes, but only "Mold" type fossils, that is fossils that are an impression of the original object. Examples can be found at Lava Tree natural park in Hawaii. In this case there are trees that are surrounded by lava that burns away the tree within while leaving a hollow impression of the tree. There are multiple examples of fossilized remains found in various ash based Tuffs, specific examples are Pompeii and Herculanium the voids found in the ash flow, multiple fossilized footprints.
