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Oxidation of iron in any rock is a very rapid process resulting from exposure of the pure iron within the rock to free oxygen. The red iron oxide that we see in sedimentary rocks today was formed millions of years ago during oxygenation events.
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Why does iron appear red in rock?
From the oxidation of iron minerals.
What process did iron ore go through to be a sedimentary rock?
Orginally an igneous rock and then became secondary metamorphic rock and now sedimentary rock.
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
What is the property of sedimentary rock?
texture as contains from ores of iron
What mineral produces a reddish color?
A rock my have a reddish color if it has iron in it and is oxgen rich. Oxidation.
What type o rock is iron?
Iron is a sedimentary rock.
Why does iron appear red in rock?
From the oxidation of iron minerals.
What rock is iron found in?
Ironstone is a sedimentary rock. This is typically deposited directly as a ferruginous sediment. Alternatively, it can be created by chemical replacement.
What process did iron ore go through to be a sedimentary rock?
Orginally an igneous rock and then became secondary metamorphic rock and now sedimentary rock.
What type of rock can iron pyrite be found in?
igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
What is the cementing material between the grains in a sedimentary rock?
The cementing material could be calcite, clay minerals, iron minerals, or quartz in a clastic sedimentary rock.
Which sedimentary rock is an important iron ore that is mined in northern Minnesota?
taconite
What are the four kinds of sedimentary rocks?
limestone rock salt coal and iron ore
Is organic rock a type of sedimentary rock?
ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK`s : Is a type of sedimentary rock because sedimentary rock has three types of sedimentary rock called clastic , chemical , and organic sedimentary rock so yes ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY ROCK is a type of sedimentary rock..........................................
What kind of rock can sandstones be classified as?
Clastic sedimentary rock.
Is iron ore a rock?
Yes. A rock called 'banded iron' is the main ore of iron.
What two minerals act as cement in sedimentary rocks?
Quartz, calcite, clay, and iron could all be cementing minerals in sedimentary rock.
