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Is the core of the earth made of limestone?
No. Earth's core is made of iron and nickel.
How do you test how much calcium carbonate limestone contains?
Determining the calcium concentration in the limestone.
What sedimentary forms near the earth surface?
igneous rock and/or limestone
Is diatomaceous earth similar to limestone?
Diatomaceous earth and limestone are both sedimentary rocks composed of the remains of ancient organisms. However, they are chemically different. Diatomaceous earth is mainly composed of the silica cell walls of diatoms, while limestone is mainly composed of calcium carbonate from the shells and skeletons of marine organisms.
What is the name for polished limestone?
The name for polished limestone is marble. Limestone transforms into marble through intense heat and pressure in the Earth's crust, resulting in a stone with a smoother, more reflective surface.
Algae in the ocean provides much of the earth's?
Algae provides much of the earth's oxygen and their skeletons (especially diatoms) build up to make certain limestone.
Is a limestone rock a feature of earth science?
Very much so. It is a very widespread sedimentary rock.
Do poisonous snakes live in limestone?
Limestone is one of the most abundant sedimentary rocks on Earth and Snakes are found on every continent on Earth (except Antartica)...... So in short yes...there will be some breeds of snake that will live there just because there is so much limestone everywhere.....although it is not a primary consideration for snake habitat.
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by limestone?
I think it is 75 % of the earths surface is covered by limestone
Where is calcium found naturally on earth?
limestone
How can limestone deposits be used to learn about earth's history?
yes
Is the core of the earth made of limestone?
No. Earth's core is made of iron and nickel.
How much dose one limestone weigh?
The answer will depend on the size of the limestone!
What forms when limestone found in the earth has been eaten away?
Dissolution features such as dolines and sink holes as well as caves are common when limestone wihin the earth is dissolved.
How much does limestone rock cost per ton?
limestone is $50-$100
What resource is limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of the mineral calcite and comprising about 15% of the Earth's sedimentary crust.
Can the temp of earth change a rock?
Yes, rocks deposited near the surface (eg limestone) are changed by the pressure and heat when they are buried deeply in the earth (eg limestone becomes marble)
