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in order for granite to float on water, it has to be lighter than water. because if its heavier than water, it will not float!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoGranite can float on water due to it's volcanic origins. There are some places that sell fountains with a ball of granite floating on top of the fountain.
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∙ 14y agoin my opinion granite will sink because it is more dense than water. this means that it will more than likely sink
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∙ 10y agoNo. Granite will sink like just about any other rock. Pumice is the only rock that floats.
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∙ 11y agoNo. The density of granite is 1.2 more than water
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∙ 6y agoNo it is lighter and one reason it was used so much, but it erodes and pollution harms it so ancient sites with limestone need constant care.
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∙ 13y agoonly unsealed granite can absorb water
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∙ 13y agono gravel does not float on water.
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∙ 11y agoNO
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When a granite intrudes into a layer of limestone which is younger granite or limestone?
granite
What two reasons why it may be better to quarry granite or sandstone rather than limestone?
-Granite has little or no effect to acid rain whilst limestone is slowly eroded therefore granite lasts longer. -Granite is harder and stronger than limestone whilst limestone is easier to shape or mould. -Granite and sandstone are the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust.
Who is older granite or limestone?
granite
Is the rate of soil formation faster with limestone than granite?
Yes
What is softer limestone or granite?
Limestone is softer.
Is granite more porous than limestone?
No. Limestone is more porous than granite.
Is granite harder than limestone?
Yes
What two reasons why it may be better to quarry granite or sandstone rather than limestone?
-Granite has little or no effect to acid rain whilst limestone is slowly eroded therefore granite lasts longer. -Granite is harder and stronger than limestone whilst limestone is easier to shape or mould. -Granite and sandstone are the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust.
When a granite intrudes into a layer of limestone which is younger granite or limestone?
granite
Who is older granite or limestone?
granite
Is the rate of soil formation faster with limestone than granite?
Yes
What is softer limestone or granite?
Limestone is softer.
Two identical statues are placed outside one is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
Since granite is an igneous rock this makes it highly resistant to weathering. Therefore, granite will weather more slowly than limestone.
Which is a sedimentary rock granite or limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Which rock will weathering the slowest limestone or granite?
Granite
Which one is slow at weathering limestone or granite?
. Granite
What were pyramid stones made of?
The great pyramid was built with limestone blocks and the others used some granite blocks.
