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What is the source of limestone?
What is the source of limestone?
- From layers of quartz or feldspar sand pressed together
- Formed from compressed deposited sediment
- Consists of minerals between sand grains
- Made of calcium carbonate from coral and shells (correct)
Which type of stone is harder, granite or marble?
Which type of stone is harder, granite or marble?
- Marble
- Granite (correct)
- Travertine
- Sandstone
What are some common colors of limestone?
What are some common colors of limestone?
- Black and yellow
- Red and green
- Purple and orange
- Off-white, buff, cream, and blue (correct)
What is the application of sandstone commonly used for?
What is the application of sandstone commonly used for?
Which stone has a higher water absorbency, sandstone or marble?
Which stone has a higher water absorbency, sandstone or marble?
What is the origin of marble?
What is the origin of marble?
Which types of colors are available for Granite based on the text?
Which types of colors are available for Granite based on the text?
What are some common applications of Granite as mentioned in the text?
What are some common applications of Granite as mentioned in the text?
How is marble different from the original stone it is recrystallized from?
How is marble different from the original stone it is recrystallized from?
What substance can potentially stain marble according to the text?
What substance can potentially stain marble according to the text?
In terms of durability, how does quartzite compare to granite and some marbles?
In terms of durability, how does quartzite compare to granite and some marbles?
Which rock is created by subjecting the rock to new conditions of temperature and pressure?
Which rock is created by subjecting the rock to new conditions of temperature and pressure?
Which of the following materials is formed by the compression of clay and shale sediments?
Which of the following materials is formed by the compression of clay and shale sediments?
What characteristic of slate makes it resistant to cracks, scratches, burns, and watermarks?
What characteristic of slate makes it resistant to cracks, scratches, burns, and watermarks?
What type of rock is soapstone known for being in terms of porosity?
What type of rock is soapstone known for being in terms of porosity?
In what way is mineral oil used with soapstone?
In what way is mineral oil used with soapstone?
Which material is a fine-grained variety of gypsum used in historical alabaster?
Which material is a fine-grained variety of gypsum used in historical alabaster?
What is the primary color range of rusty slate?
What is the primary color range of rusty slate?
