A cherty limestone would contain which major constituents?
A)silica, iron oxide
B)clay minerals
C)iron oxide, calcite
D)silica, calcite

Name: A cherty limestone would contain which major constituents? A)silica, iron oxide B)clay minerals C)iron oxide, calcite D)silica, calcite
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Cherty limestone is composed of significant amounts of silica and calcite. So, option D (silica, calcite) is the correct answer. The other options do not include the major constituents of cherty limestone.

A Cherty Limestone Would Contain Which Major Constituents