Why does limestone react to acid rain, but sandstone does not?

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Rico Suter · Answer 1 · 2022-03-07T16:58:58+0000

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Sandstone does not react with Hydrochloric acid. The acid soaks into the rock because the rock is porous, filled with tiny holes. It is made up of tiny grains of sand cemented together by intense pressure.

Why does limestone react to acid rain, but sandstone does not?

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