Question

The most common carbonate rock is A) dolomite. B) halite. 35) C) limestone. D) calcite.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is : C) limestone.

Explanation:

Carbonate rocks are a type of sedimentary rocks. The carbonate rocks are composed of carbonate minerals. The carbonate minerals are the minerals containing carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻).

The most common type of carbonate rock is limestone. Limestone is composed of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which have a different crystal form of calcium carbonate.

Therefore, Limestone is the most common type of carbonate rock.