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It depends on their size and chemical composition. Fossils closely akin to the limestone matrix in composition would need to be manually removed by use of dental tools, scrapers, or electric Dremel type tools. If the fossil has been replaced by silica, it could be removed by the application of acid to remove the limestone that surrounds it.
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Is a limestone bed containing fossils that are 550 million years old older than a bed of sandstone containing fossils that are 400 million years old?
550 million years old
What would one do with catnip extract?
There are many things one could do with catnip extract. One would be able to give the extract to their cat or place the extract on one of the cat's toys.
What do fossils feel like?
Fossils have layer upon layer of hardened tissue. Therefore they are quite rough in texture where the insides are more malleable. Depending on what the fossil is of some fossils give off a sour aroma. Most of the time animal fossils deteriate at a faster rate than fossils of humans or shells. Fossils are a unique study and I you study them further.
Why do people want to know about fossils?
People want to know about fossils because fossils are history and tell us about history, and a lot of people find history fascinating.
What are people that find fossils caled?
Paleontologists study prehistoric animal and plant life remains found in fossils.
Why are fossils found in limestone and not shales?
Fossils are frequently found in shales.
Is Limestone contains fossils?
Some of it does.
What can be found in limestone rocks?
Fossils.
Can fossils develop in limestone?
of course its a rock.
Is limestone made from seashells?
Limestone is made up out of fossils of corals and shells from the water.
Which is a biochemical rock that contains fossils?
Limestone ;) <3
Why is limestone so commonly used?
limestone is commonly used because it is easy to extract and carve
What is fossil rich limestone?
Fossil rich limestone is limestone with various sea creature fossils in it such as shells. It is organic and fine grained. It is sedimentary... Yea that's it :P
What sedimentary rock often has fossils?
Paleontologists are looking for fossils in sedimentary rock.
What is the difference between fossiliferous limestone and oolitic limestone?
Fossiliferous limestone has larger fossils in the rock and is of biochemical composition where as the oolitic limestone doesn't have any fossils and has a chemical composition. The Oolitic limestone has spherical grains that resemble miniature pearls (they are called ooliths or ooids). Both do effervesce in diluted HCL(acid)
Which group of rocks tends to have fossils?
Sedimentary, especially limestone.
What rock type in which you might find fossils?
sedimentary rocks are what fossils are found in
