What's the difference between sandstone and limestone, even though they are both sedimentary rocks?
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What's the difference between sandstone and limestone, even though they are both sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary Rocks:
The common use of sedimentary rocks limestone and sandstone in flooring can persuade that the rocks are the same. This is not true, however, and the differences between the rocks reflect their compliance (or the extent of deviation) with the general ideas about sedimentary rocks.
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View this answerSandstone and limestone are different in composition, formation, and appearance.
Limestone is composed of calcium carbonate mainly from animal...
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Chapter 9 / Lesson 12Sedimentary rocks are formed from small pieces of rocks and land, which are called sediments. Learn about the definition and types of sedimentary rocks, and discover interesting facts about them.