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Can a shale rock float?
No, shale rock is denser than water, so it will sink in water. It is composed of fine-grained minerals such as clay, which typically have a higher density than water.
Do all rocks sink?
It depends on the type of rock. A rock like sandstone would not sink if it is a small peice. Small rocks can float. That's when its called silt.
Which of the following is NOT an example of metamorphic rock marble gneiss slate shale?
Shale is a sedimentary rock, not a metamorphic rock.
Will pumice float or sink in water?
In general, pumice will float. There is enough trapped air in pumice that it is buoyant.
What is the scientific name for shale?
The scientific name for shale is "sedimentary rock." Shale is a fine-grained rock composed of compacted mud and clay particles.
Can a shale rock float?
No, shale rock is denser than water, so it will sink in water. It is composed of fine-grained minerals such as clay, which typically have a higher density than water.
Does a shale rock float in water?
no
Does the density of a rock cause it to sink or float in water?
Density describes mass per unit volume. Pretty much all rocks will sink unless there is air in it
Does granite rock sink or float?
Granite rock is denser than water, so it will sink when placed in water.
What type of rock cannot float on water?
Virtually all types of rock will sink in water. The only rock that can float on water is pumice.
Does Anorthite sink or float in water?
It will float. Its a rock. It actually depends on how much water you have, if you you tried float it in the ocean, it would obviously sink. But if you tried to float it on a gladd or bowl or water, it would float,
Will scoria float or sink in water?
Scoria is a type of volcanic rock that is typically denser than water, so it will sink in water.
Does obsidian rock float?
No, obsidian rock does not float as it is a dense and heavy igneous rock formed from cooled lava. Its high density causes it to sink in water.
Which rock doesn't sink in water?
Pumice is a type of volcanic rock that is known to float on water due to its porous nature.
What is metamorphic shale?
The Shale is not a metamorphic rock it is a sedimentary rock.
Does anorthite float or sink?
Anorthite has a specific gravity greater than 3, which means it is denser than water and will sink in it.
Which object will sink in simple water and float in salty water?
A Rock would obviously sink in water and a egg would float in salt water Believe it or not bowling balls that are denser than water float!
