rocks of estonia
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Rocks of EstoniaKärla Põhikool
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Estonia is poor for its mineral resources. We do not have gemstones in Estonia. Only sedimentary rocks outcrop in Estonia.Diorites have come here from the north with
glacial drifts.
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LimestoneOur national rockUse: in construction
monuments souvenirs
There is a special form in Saaremaa: dolomite
Kaali museum(Saaremaa)
Different colours in limestone
Panga cliff (North coast of Saaremaa)
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Oil shaleRemains of algae
and bacteriaUse: electricity chemistry
Oil shale mine
Oil shale
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PhosphoritePhosphatic remains
of animalsUse: production of
fertilizersToday it is not mined
anymore
Phosphorite
Phosphorite mine
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GraniteComposition: quartz,
feldspar and biotiteDoes not outcrop
naturally in EstoniaDifferent coloursUse: splinters
sculptures
Different colours in granite
Glacial drift
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Red sandstoneComposition: red
sand Pink, greyish,
brown, white, and red
Tartu red sandstone outcrop
Red sandstone outcrop
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Blue clayComposition: clayGreenish grey, in
some places with violet or auburn patches
Use: ceramics cement industry
Blue clay
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