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How are clastic non clastic and organic sedimentary rocks the same?
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They are all Sedimentary
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Is sedimentary rocks formed the same way normal rocks are?
No, because a sedimentary rock is formed from pieces of other rocks.
Is volcanic rock older than sedimentary rock?
Not necessarily. There are volcanic rocks that date back to the precambrian time, much older than most sedimentary rocks around today. At the same time, as there is still continuous volcanic activity on earth, some volcanic rocks may be only minutes old, making them the youngest rocks on earth.
What are metarmorphic rocks used for?
they use it by flooring and roofing and decorations, plus its a mixture of all rock so it may have the same use as the other igneous and sedimentary rocks
Is a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock harder to sculpt?
Metamorphic rocks are formed from sedimentary and igneous rocks. When sedimentary or igneous rock is subjected to heat and pressure, the rock gets compressed. Therefore, if you had the same amount of metamorphic rock and sedimentary or igneous rock, the metamorphic rock would be heavier, because there is more 'stuff' in the metamorphic rock. ---------------------------------------------- However please note: There are types of igneous rocks that are hard (eg granite) and others that are soft (eg volcanic ash). There are types of metamorphic rocks that are hard (eg gneiss) and others that are soft (eg marble). Thus "hardness" is not a characteristic that can be used to distinguish between the two.
How can you tell sedimentary rocks from others?
== == The age of a sedimentary rock formation can be estimated by comparing it to radiometrically dated rock formations that contain the same fossil organisms. Geologic time categories have been identified according to the radiometric dating of fossils and the fact that they appear only in certain time periods. Therefore, if you look at a rock formation and find a trilobite fossil that has been identified by previous dating techniques as Cambrian, you can be fairly certain that the formation you are looking at is also Cambrian.
What is the size of a clastic sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rocks are solid and can break into bit (rocks) of various sizes. However, if you mean what are the sizes of a "clast" in a clastic sedimentary rock then the answer is the same. A "clast" is a fragment of rock that is included in a new forming sedimentary rock - the term "clast" does not imply a size and indeed in a clastic sedimentary rock the clasts are frequently of many sizes.
How are clastic limestone and fossiliferous limestone deposition different?
Clastic rocks are sedimentary rocks formed from pre-existing fragments of minerals. Fossiliferous rocks are formed in the same way, except that they contain fossils.
In what ways are detrital rocks organic rocks and chemical sedimentary rocks the same?
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How are igneous and sedimentary rocks the same?
their both rocks
Is sedimentary rocks formed the same way normal rocks are?
No, because a sedimentary rock is formed from pieces of other rocks.
Are sedimentary and igneous rocks the same?
no
What are sedimentary rocks shaped like?
No two sedimentary rocks are shaped the same, there are many different shapes
Intrabasinal sedimentary rocks and extrabasinal sedimentary rocks?
Intrabasinal rocks are deposited in the same basin as the source rock they are weathered from. Extrabasinal rocks are deposited outside the basin of their original source rock. Both are sedimentary rocks.
Which property is more important for each sedimentary rock type?
Composition is more important because it tells what a rock is made of. While the texture of a rock can be the same as many other types.
What are the same about igneous metamorphic and sedimentary?
they are all rocks
What are some igneous and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous rocks are made from magma. Magma is made of melted rocks. (When it is underground it is called magma, when it erupts on the surface of the earth, it is called lava. It's the same material though.) When magma/lava cools, it forms igneous rocks. There are many types of igneous rocks and the specific type of igneous rock can vary according to which minerals are present in the melted rock, how fast it cools, and the presence of things like water. Sedimentary rocks are made out of tiny pieces of debris. This can include tiny rocks, sand, clay, silt, and organic material. (Organic materials can vary from rotted leaves to tiny, shelled ocean creatures, or many other types of organic material.) These bits of material collect in an area, then through compaction and cementation, they stick together to form sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks can also be formed when minerals are dissolved in water and are then resolidified. This type of sedimentary rock is called a chemical sedimentary rock. Oolitic limestone is a good example of this type of sedimentary rock.
How do Sedimentary rocks change to Metamorphic?
Sedimentary rocks change to metamorphic the same way any other rock would: through heat and pressure.
