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On continental crust, limestone is found virtually anywhere an ancient sea existed. The limestone could be exposed at the surface due to erosion or roadcuts, or could be buried hundreds of feet underground, covered by other sedimentary rock or unlithified sediments.
Limestone also develops in offshore basins and hot springs. Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico, Canada, Spain, England, France, China, Russia, Africa, Portugal, and many other states, nations, and ocean floors.
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∙ 14y agoOn continental crust, limestone is found virtually anywhere an ancient sea existed. The limestone could be exposed at the surface due to erosion or roadcuts, or could be buried hundreds of feet underground, covered by other sedimentary rock or unlithified sediments. Limestone also develops in offshore basins and hot springs.
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, California, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, Mexico, Canada, Spain, England, France, China, Russia, Africa, Portugal, and many other states, nations, and ocean floors.
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∙ 13y agoansw2. limestone are calcareous concretions of the bodies of countless small animals.
But some limestones are simply formed from the precipitation of calcite or aragonite from solution. And some from corals, or bryozoan.
As such, most limestones are found under the sea, but we commonly find them uplifted on land. (The precipitate stone is of course above sea level).
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∙ 14y agoOn continental crust, limestone is found virtually anywhere an ancient sea existed. The limestone could be exposed at the surface due to erosion or roadcuts, or could be buried hundreds of feet underground, covered by other sedimentary rock or unlithified sediments. Limestone also develops in offshore basins and hot springs. Limestone can be found in these places
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico, Canada, Spain, England, France, China, Russia, Africa, Portugal, and many other states, nations, and ocean floors.
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∙ 13y agoLimestone is naturally found in mountain areas of North America; coastal cliffs; reefs; caves.
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Where are limestone-micrite rocks found?
Limestone is found on every continent but Antarctica.
A mineral found in both limestone and marble?
Calcite
What kind of limestone is found in dripstone formations?
travertine
Caverns are usually found in this type of rock.?
limestone
Where is Clints and grykes found in a limeston area?
Clints and grykes found in a limestone area are usually used in the United Kingdom. Limestone is a pavement that is made up of clints and grykes.
Can limestone be found in Georgia?
Yes, limestone can be found in Georgia.
Where is limestone found in new zealand?
Limestone can actually be found in patches throughout the country of New Zealand. The majority is found in Limestone Country.
Where are limestone-micrite rocks found?
Limestone is found on every continent but Antarctica.
Is limestone found in Israel?
Yes. There are substantial limestone beds in Israel. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in limestone caves there.
What rocks are found in Belize?
Limestone, limestone everywhere.
Where is limestone found in nature?
There are some large limestone quarries found in western asia.
Where is sandstone and limestone located and why is oil found there?
limestone and sandstone are found under ground and oil is there to
What is the texture of limestone and where can limestone be found?
The texture is fine-grained.
What type rocks are found in Belize?
Limestone, limestone everywhere.
5 sources of limestone found in the Bahamas?
limestone can probably be found in shallow, calm, warm marine waters.
Where are limestone is found in India?
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Where is limestone found in Florida?
Yes
