MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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Sedimentary rock
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Igneous rock
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Metamorphic rock
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Tertiary rock
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Detailed explanation-1: -Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed principally of calcium carbonate (calcite) or the double carbonate of calcium and magnesium (dolomite). It is commonly composed of tiny fossils, shell fragments and other fossilized debris.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common sedimentary rocks include sandstone, limestone, and shale. These rocks often start as sediments carried in rivers and deposited in lakes and oceans. When buried, the sediments lose water and become cemented to form rock.
Detailed explanation-3: -Limestone Formation It is a sedimentary rock. It forms predominantly on the sea floor where material rich in calcium carbonate (’calcareous’ material) accumulates. This calcareous material may be organic, chemical or detrital in origin.