Fossiliferous limestone
Type: Sedimentary Rocks
Category: Sedimentary Rocks
Chemical/Scientific/Etc. : Calcium carbonate (CaCO3),Quartz, Calcite and fossil fragments
Description/Characteristics :
It is usually an organic sedimentary rock. Formed in a shallow marine environment from the accumulation of shell, coral, algal, and fecal debris.
Place of collections: Thiruchirappalli
Date/Month/year of Collection: 2017
Distribution: It is usually an organic sedimentary rock. Formed in a shallow marine environment from the accumulation of shell, coral, algal, and fecal debris
Uses if any: Limestone, including fossiliferous limestone, has been used as a building material for centuries. The fossils within the rock can give it a distinctive appearance and contribute to its aesthetic appeal.
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