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Why can't geologist use the carbon-14 method to date igneous rocks?

Igneous rocks do not contain much carbon.


How Much Is Igneous Rocks Worth?

Around 5$ and 100$


Are rocks on the seafloor are much older than many continental rocks?

Yes, rocks on the seafloor are generally younger than many continental rocks. Seafloor rocks are primarily formed at mid-ocean ridges through volcanic activity and are continuously created and recycled through tectonic processes. In contrast, continental rocks can be much older, with some dating back billions of years, as they have remained largely stable and unaltered over geological time. Thus, while some individual seafloor rocks may be old, the majority are younger than the oldest continental rocks.


Do sedimentary rocks taste sweet?

No, sedimentary rocks do not taste sweet. Sedimentary rocks are composed of compacted particles like sand, clay, and minerals, and do not have a distinct taste. It is not recommended to taste rocks as they may contain harmful substances.


Can igneous rocks change into sedimentary rocks?

Normally when sedimentary rocks are squashed and heated they do indeed change, they become metamorphic rocks. e.g. mud will be turned into slate - limestone into marble etc.As the metamorphic temperature and pressure increase still further, most sedimentary rocks end up as Granulites or Banded Gneisses which look very much like igneous rocks (Granites).In the extreme, sedimentary rocks can melt, and these melts will form new magmas which will eventually harden to form new igneous rocks.