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Difference between calcareous and carbonaceous rocks

Answer 1

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Sedimentary rocks comprising an important improvement in the primary matter over medium deposits are charged carbonaceous sedimentary rocks. The volume of organic matter compelled to characterize debris as carbonaceous is not substantially stabilized. Calcareous stones are carbonated ingredients, generally dolostone.

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Answer 2

Differences between calcareous and carbonaceous rocks are given below-

• Both calcareous and carbonaceous rocks are types of sedimentary rocks.
• Sedimentary rocks are rocks that are formed from sediments that are formed and carried from rivers and later deposited in oceans or plains.
• Derived from the Latin word Sedimentum.
• Calcareous rocks - when sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposit of shells and skeletons of organisms in the sea.
• Such kinds of rocks are excess in calcium and lime.
• Examples of calcareous rocks are - limestone, marble, etc.
• They are a kind of carbonated material. But mostly uncomplicated it collects the changing materials or products of their precipitate in the form of hematite.
• Carbonaceous rocks - when sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposit of vegetation and animal remains.
• Such kind of sedimentary rocks is rich in carbon in it.
• Examples of carbonaceous rocks are - graphite, volcanic rock, coal, and peat.
• In carbonaceous rocks, the volume of organic matter which makes debris to carbonaceous is not substantially stabilized.

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