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Do sedimentary rocks have parent rocks?
In a sense they do, but not in the geologic sense that a metamorphic rock does. Most sedimentary rocks are formed from particles of other rocks which could be a mixture of all three types (sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic). Therefore they would have multiple parents, so the term "parent rock" is not used. The term most used is "source rock'.
What rock is considered the parent rock?
Marble!
The original rock before it metamorphoses.?
Parent Rock, apexx
What are some examples of parent rocks?
Parent Rock / Metamorphosed Parent Rock:Limestone / MarbleShale / SlateSandstone / Quartzite
What is the process of calculating the absolute age of rock by measuring the amounts of parent and daughter materials in a rock and by knowing the half-life of the parent called?
radiometric dating
What term describes the area of bedrock from what soil forms?
parent rock
What is the term for rock that has been weathered to become soil?
The term for rock that has been weathered to become soil is "parent material." Parent material refers to the original rock or mineral material that has undergone weathering and other natural processes to form soil.
Limestone is the parent rock of this?
Limestone is the parent rock of marble. The word marble can be used to refer to both metamorphosed and unmetamorphosed limestone.
What is limestones parent rock?
Limestone does not have a parent rock.
Is mother a swear word?
No, the word "mother" is not a swear word. It is a common term used to refer to a female parent.
Is the rock chalk metamorphic?
No it is not metamorphic, it is a sedimentary rock.
Do sedimentary rocks have parent rocks?
In a sense they do, but not in the geologic sense that a metamorphic rock does. Most sedimentary rocks are formed from particles of other rocks which could be a mixture of all three types (sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic). Therefore they would have multiple parents, so the term "parent rock" is not used. The term most used is "source rock'.
What rock is chert the parent rock of?
Chert is a type of sedimentary rock made up of quartz and has a cryptocrystalline structure. It is often considered the parent rock of flint, jasper, and agate due to their similar composition and formation processes.
What is the parent rock of limestone?
Limestone doesn't normally have a parent rock. One exception to this may be a detrital limestone, whose parent rock would however also be limestone!
What does the term bloodstone refer to?
A bloodstone can refer to a rock with a particular look. These particular rocks are generally green, though they can be grey or brown, and flecked through with red
What sort of creature does the term 'murex' refer to?
The term murex is used to refer to a medium - large sized tropical sea snail. These snails are carnivorous marine molluscs. They are also often refered to as 'rock snails'.
Is parent rock weathered rock particles?
No, parent rock refers to the original rock from which soil is formed through weathering processes. Weathered rock particles are the result of the breakdown of parent rock due to physical, chemical, or biological processes.
