In which type of rocks is limestone found?

Stone rocks

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Sedimentary rocks

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Backlight rocks

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Gemstone rocks

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D Sedimentary rocks
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) in the form of the mineral calcite. It most commonly forms in clear, warm, shallow marine waters. It is usually an organic sedimentary rock that forms from the accumulation of shell, coral, algal, and fecal debris

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