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Granite is harder and stronger than marble. It resists scratches and does not react as easily to acids, such as Tomato Juice and vinegar. Because of its mottled pattern, granite can typically hide stains better than marble.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThat depends on the ambient temperature, among other things. If you have two lumps of stone in the same place, one of granite and the other of marble, they will eventually be of the exact same temperature.
However, marble tends to feel cooler to the touch, but that also depends on how polished it is. Basically, something feels cooler if it drains heat from your fingers (or feet) faster than another material. The more a surface is polished, the more contact area it will have with your skin, and the faster the exchange of heat will occur. Also, some materials conduct heat better than others, and this affects the sensation of coolness as well.
If you heat up a piece of marble and a piece of granite to the same temperature (higher than your body temperature), polished marble will probably feel warmer than polished granite.
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∙ 9y agoNo, granite is not considered to be cooler in temperature than marble is. In fact, marble is approximately 7 degrees cooler than granite is.
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Is marble rock granite?
no marble is not granite
What is softer marble or granite?
Marble.
Why is granite more suitablle than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
Which weathers faster granite or marble?
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
What is gravestone made of?
A gravestone can be made from any hard wearing stone such a granite or marble.
Is marble rock granite?
no marble is not granite
What is the coldest out of granite marble and stone?
That depends on the ambient temperature, among other things. If you have two lumps of stone in the same place, one of granite and the other of marble, they will eventually be of the exact same temperature.However, marble tends to feel cooler to the touch, but that also depends on how polished it is. Basically, something feels cooler if it drains heat from your fingers (or feet) faster than another material. The more a surface is polished, the more contact area it will have with your skin, and the faster the exchange of heat will occur. Also, some materials conduct heat better than others, and this affects the sensation of coolness as well.If you heat up a piece of marble and a piece of granite to the same temperature (higher than your body temperature), polished marble will probably feel warmer than polished granite.Finally, granite and marble are both types of stone :)See Why_do_marble_flooring_feels_cold_to_touchfor another good answer.
Is marble stronger than granite?
no one of the only known substances harder than granite is diamond
Can granite become marble?
Granite cannot metamorphose into marble. Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolostone.
What is softer marble or granite?
Marble.
Is Marble more expensive than granite?
This all depends on the color. There are rare granite countertop colors that are more expensive than some marble countertop colors, and vice versa.
What is the scientific name for red granite?
Red granite is also known as rose granite. It is hard marble as compare to others. We laxmigour marble provide best red granite marble in India.
Why is granite more suitablle than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
Are granite and marble important to the state of MassachusettsWhy?
Granite and marble are both important to the state of Massachusetts. Massachusetts has prime areas where granite and marble can be mined for the building industry. Marble and granite are popular to use for counter tops and floors.
In wet climates granite weathers more slowly than?
marble
Explain why granite is more suitable than marble for?
Because granite does not react with marble, thats why they use it for statues and so forth if they used marble the statue will be eroded fairly quicker than prefered, hope this helped:)
Why is granite more suitable than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
