No. Limestone turns into marble, not sandstone.
Marble will effervesce in vinegar or diluted hydrochloric acid--quartzite will not. Both quartzite and marble are meta-sedimentary rocks. However, quartzite comes from a quartz rich sandstone, and marble comes from limestone.White marble is white limestone that has gone through metamorphosis.White Quartzite is white sandstone that has gone through metamorphosis.
Limestone and sand stone are both sedimentary rocks, and marble is made out of limestone when heated . :) Hope that helped.
There are eight well-known buildings in India or Pakistan called "the Jama Masjid". Which one are you asking about? The Jama Masjid in Old Delhi is made of red sandstone and white marble. The Jama Masjid in Agra is made of red sandstone with white marble detail. The Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad is made of yellow sandstone.
By the metamorphosis of limestone, marble is formed. By the thermal decomposition of limestone, quicklime is formed. Which process depends on the temperature and pressure.
The Qutb Minar in Delhi, India, is primarily made of red sandstone. The intricate carvings and inscriptions on the minaret are also made of sandstone and marble.
Chemically, a quartz sandstone is different than a calcitic marble. Additionally, they are classified differently by their method of formation. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, and marble is a metamorphic rock. Sandstone has cemented grains, and marble has interconnected crystals.
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Qutub Minar is made of rad sandstone and white marble: 5 stories are made from red sandstone and the two stories of the top are made from white marble.
red sandstone and white marble.
Sandstone is the softest of the three stone types, slate, marble, and sandstone. Because it is more porous and easier to shape, it is ideal for decorative purposes. The hardest of these materials is marble, yet it is elegant, while the most durable is slate, which makes it ideal for roofing and flooring applications.
Amber Fort in India is primarily made up of sandstone and marble. Sandstone was used for the exterior walls and ramparts, while marble was used for the intricate carvings and decorations inside the fort.
Marble or Sandstone for most
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red sandstone and marble
red sandstone and marble
red sandstone and marble