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because sandstone is a porous media meaning it have a lot of pores then mud filtrate (its water) can enter the rock but the solids of the mud cant hence mud cake form.
shale is a porous media too but its pores not connected together so mud cant enter the shale and mud cake don't form.

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Why can water pass easily through sandstone but not shale?

Because sandstone has wider particles than shale and this let's the water through.


How is shale and sandstone different?

Sandstone is composed of grains of weathered rock. Limestone is the skeletal remains of countless shelled creatures. Both took many centuries and much compression to form into a sedimentary rock. Limestone was frequent in Italy (that's why there are statues from it there) whereas sandstone was frequent in central Europe which caused the existence many statues from it there. Sculptors in Italy did not suffer from lung silicosis when compared with the artists in central Europe. Also the statues in Italy did not suffer from acid rains.


What kind of rocks are in the catskills?

The Catskill Mountains primarily consist of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, shale, and siltstone, which were formed over millions of years through processes like sediment deposition and compaction. These rocks make up the geological foundation of the region and are important for understanding its landscape and natural history.


How can you tell that sandstone is older than a basalt layer?

If the sandstone is below the basalt layer, it is older. Though caution is advised, to make sure it is really a basalt layer and not an intrusion of gabbro. Other indicators that the sandstone is older is evidence of alteration to the sandstone where the two meet (called a "baked contact") and pieces of sandstone being found in the the basalt.


What is a rough crumbly rock sometimes used to make glass?

sandstone

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How might you correlate rock layers from the north wall of the grand canyon with rock layers from the south wall?

Make a layered cake, with each layer representing a layer of the canyon. pick different kinds of cake that look like shale, sandstone, limestone, etc.


Why can water pass easily through sandstone but not shale?

Because sandstone has wider particles than shale and this let's the water through.


Which group of rocks does shale sandstone and limestone belong to?

Shale, sandstone, and limestone belong to the sedimentary rock group. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation and compression of sediment over time. Shale is a fine-grained rock formed from clay and silt; sandstone is made up of sand-sized grains cemented together; and limestone is primarily composed of calcite from marine organisms.


What is cake foundation?

Cake foundation is a type of make up foundation that comes in the form of a rounded or square cake. The make up is generally applied with a sponge rather than a brush.


What does shale rock turn into?

Shale rocks turn into clay. The pressure make shale into clay.


How are the particles that make up a conglomerates different from the particles in sandstone or shale?

Conglomerates are composed of larger, rounded particles, while sandstone is made of smaller, well-rounded grains of sand, and shale is formed from very fine-grained particles like clay and silt. The difference in particle size and shape affects the overall texture and strength of these rock types.


How is shale and sandstone different?

Sandstone is composed of grains of weathered rock. Limestone is the skeletal remains of countless shelled creatures. Both took many centuries and much compression to form into a sedimentary rock. Limestone was frequent in Italy (that's why there are statues from it there) whereas sandstone was frequent in central Europe which caused the existence many statues from it there. Sculptors in Italy did not suffer from lung silicosis when compared with the artists in central Europe. Also the statues in Italy did not suffer from acid rains.


What is found on top of coal slate or shale?

== == == == == == The cap rock on a coal bed is usually a sedimentary rock, (i.e. shale sandstone etc.) but not always shale. Slate is a metamorphic rock, usually derived from shale that has been exposed to high pressures and temperatures over very long periods of time. Ways to tell the difference between slate and shale: Slate will have a smooth surface, and possible have light glare at a right angle. Shale will have a dull, sandy surface. Tap them against something hard. Slate will make a "clink" noise, almost like porcelain or ceramic, where shale will make a "thud" sound. Rub it against your teeth. Slate will be smooth, shale will be gritty. == == == ==


Is shale metamorphic?

Shale is a sedimentary rock formed from the compaction of clay, silt, and mineral particles. It is not a metamorphic rock, although it can undergo metamorphism to form slate through low-grade metamorphism.


Do women prefer to buy cake mix?

I think women would rather like to make a cake from scratch unless they don't like baking.


What rock is used to make jaisalmer fort?

red sandstone


What is similarities between shale and slate?

Slate and shale have the same make-up. Slate is formed from sedimentary shale by pressure and heat. Wet shale has the same smell that wet slate has.