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There are many different polishes, including diamond, aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, etc.
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What abrasive used to polish other rocks?
There are many different types of abrasives that may be used to polish rocks, from diamond powder to aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, etc.
What rock is made of other rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are made from weathered down materials, often rocks, so they can be argued that they come from other rocks. Metamorphic rocks are formed from pre-existing rocks; these rocks go under extreme heat and pressure. In conclusion, metamorphic rocks are definitely made from other rocks, and sedimentary rocks are sometimes made from other rocks. Sedimentary rocks are always made of other rocks,extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks as well as metamorphic rocks are weathered and eroded by agents like water , wind and sunlight and are stratified and compacted to form sedimentary rocks. Hence, even if metamorphic rocks are made from rocks, sedimentary rocks are definitely made from other rocks. Eg: sedimentary rock shale gets metamorphosed into slate and further metamorphosed into shcist which is the parent material of granite which can be effected by agents of weathering and erosion into sedimentary rocks again.
What kind of rocks are sidewalks made of?
it is made up of concrete and other type of rocks
Rocks are made up of broken pieces of other rocks are called what rocks?
saltation
Are Volcanic rocks metal?
No. Volcanic rocks are made of the same materials that other rocks are.
What is the smell made by a steel abrasive saw?
The smell of metal burning as you cut it with an abrasive material.
Why are rocks made?
Rocks are just made. They aren't made for any reason other than by the natural circumstances of the Earth.
What rocks are made when other rocks are subjected to intense pressure and heat?
Metamorphic
Type of rocks made when other rocks are subjected to heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
What are rocks made when other rocks are subjected to intense pressure and heat?
Metamorphic rocks may be formed.
What are rocks made when other rocks are subject to intense pressure and heat?
Metamorphic rocks may be formed.
What is one use for igneous rock?
Igneous rock can be used for a lot of things, Granite is one of them, but granite is also used for a lot of other things. Here is a list of some igneous rocks and their uses.Granite: Used for long lasting monuments, for trim and decoration on buildings.Pumice: Because they are so light, it is used a lot as a decorative landscape stone. If it is grounded to a powder, it is used as an abrasive in polish compounds and in Lava soap.Crystalline Igneous rocks can be used for jewelery and other similar things.Countertops and building stone.Lava soap, building materials, landscaping
