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A metamorphic form of limestone is marble.
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What deposit is formed at a roof of a cave?
Stalactites are found hanging from the roof of a cave, as opposed to stalagmites, which grow up from the floor. Remembering the difference is easy - stalactites are "tite" to the ceiling!
What is not a property of an index mineral?
forms only in a sedimentary rock
What mineral forms octahedrons?
diamonds magnetite fluorite are few
Is wood a nonmetallic mineral source?
Wood is an organic matter and there for not a mineral. Although some organic life forms can produce minerals.
Is the mineral aluminum transparent?
Aluminium isn't a mineral (it doesn't occur naturally). Perhaps you are thinking of alumina, which does have transparent mineral forms called corundum (ruby, sapphire, padparadscha).
What mineral makes up stalactites and stalagmites?
Calcite
Are the stalactites and stalagmites considered as living organism?
No. Stalactites and stalagmites are formed from minerals, brought down from the rocks above by water.
What are two features formed by deposition that are often found in caves?
Stalactites and stalagmites are two common features formed by deposition in caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling and are formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water, while stalagmites form on the cave floor as the same dripping water evaporates, leaving behind mineral deposits.
What is the difference between calcite and stalagmites?
Cacite is a mineral (crystalline calcium carbonate). Stalagmites and stalactites are deposits of calcite.
What is a major comound in deep cave stalactites?
Stalactites and stalagmites are normally made up from a mineral called Calcite.
Where are stalagmites and stalactites?
Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.
Where stalactites and stalagmites are found?
Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.
Explain why stalactites and stalagmites are sedimentary rocks?
stalactites and stalagmites are sedimentary rock becausethey are made from sediment that as formed together. just like how igneous rock is formed by lava or magma that has cooled over time.
What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?
The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.
Stalactites and stalagmites are examples of?
stalagmites & stalactites are examples of a chemical sedimentary rock
What do stalactites and stalagmites join to form?
When stalactites and stalagmites join it is called a column
Are there different kinds of stalactites and stalagmites?
yes but there are not called stalagmites and stalactites there are called speleothems
