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What is happening when rocks are pitted or polished by windblown sediments?
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What is basalt's luster?
Luster means that something has a shiny or glossy surface. Basalt is a rock that does not have a luster at all.
Why is the moon's surface heavily pitted and the earth is not?
The moon doesn't have an atmosphere and there any space matter will strike directly, where the earths atmosphere generally burns up space matter on entry. However, if you were on the moon and looked at the earth we are heavily pitted, think of the landscape near where you are
What shape is the grain?
Generally, grains of rocks and minerals can be any shape and is usually dependent on the type of erosion and/or weathering. Type of erosion/weathering|Grain shape None |Angular Water |Round, Smooth Wind |Round, Pitted Glacial |Semi-round to Angular with parallel scratches None |(As formed) Physical |Angular Chemical |(In solution)
What kind of rocks make up make up of the igneous rock Where can you find such rocks?
Igneous is derived from the Latin word for fire (ignis), which is very appropriate since igneous rock can be created by volcanic action. It is the oldest form of rock and can be found where ever the earth's crust has been opened by volcanoes or earthquakes, allowing molten rock to seep to the surface. (Think: Islands!) Four types of igneous rock exist: 1. Obsidian: extrusive (forced to the surface) igneous rock that is actually glass and not minerals. Sharp edges, smooth surface. 2. Pumice: another extrusive igneous rock but, unlike obsidian, this volcanic rock was pitted by millions of tiny air bubbles. It, too, is glass and not minerals... and it can float! 3. Granite: very hard igneous rock formed deep within the earth and composed of feldspar and quartz. This is intrusive igneous rock because it is formed below the surface of the earth. 4. Scoria: extrusive, glass, with a pitted surface much like pumice. Scoria is more dense and has a darker color with much larger pits.
What is the name of the igneous rock that is light enough to float?
Pumice, an extrusive igneous rock. Pumice is very porous and therefore allows air to get trapped when it is in water. Pumice stones are formed when lava cools quickly, they are usually white in colour and have a heavily pitted surface.
Any rock that is pitted grooved or polished by wind abradion?
Yes, any rock that is pitted grooved or polished is usually caused by wind abrasion.
What is basalt's luster?
Luster means that something has a shiny or glossy surface. Basalt is a rock that does not have a luster at all.
How can the word 'pitted' be used in a sentence?
I can give you several sentences.The surface of the metal was pitted from acid rain.We pitted the olives and ate them.Rain pitted the ground.
When was Pitted stingray created?
Pitted stingray was created in 1939.
What lolly is pitted?
Some lolly pops are pitted with bubble gum but not of them are actually pitted with a nut or any thing like that
Which war pitted Greek against Greek?
The Peloponnesian war pitted Greek against Greek.
Do pitted rotors need to be replaced?
depends how badly pitted---you can usually get away with having them turned
Why Mercury is so pitted with craters?
Mercury is pitted with craters because Mercury has almost no atmosphere to protect itself.
Where can you find pitted horse dates on HorseIsle?
You can find pitted horse dates at the feed store in Wington, Bird Isle.
What is the Moon's surface pitted with?
SPOTS
What is the past tense of pit?
pitted
It was studied by the Mariner 10 Probe and has a crater-pitted surface?
Mercury was studied by the Mariner 10 Probe and has a crater pitted surface.
