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Is granite exstrusive?
Due to its high acidic and viscous nature, granite will most likely be intrusive, causing dykes that cut through bedding planes.
Bedding planes in sedimentary rocks indicate what?
They indicate a depositional event.
What is the word for the slab of rock that forms when magma forces itself across rock layers?
If the magma forces itself along a plane that is parallel to the bedding or foliation planes of the rock strata then (in other words it squeezes between two existing layers) it is a sill. If however it cuts across the bedding or foliation planes it is a dyke. For more information, please see the related links.
What are horizontal cracks in limestone called?
Limestone is formed in layers called Bedding Planes and the vertical cracks are called Joints. The horizontal cracks are not given a specific name - however I am sure someone will want to contradict this
What will scratch granite counter tops?
Granite does not scratch easily. You can scratch granite with other granite or a tool designed to cut granite but that is about it. Cutting directly on your granite is not recommended as it can dull your knife but it should not create scratches in the stone.
Is granite exstrusive?
Due to its high acidic and viscous nature, granite will most likely be intrusive, causing dykes that cut through bedding planes.
Which most likely exhibits well-defined bedding planes A Gabbro B Granite C Obsidian D Shale?
D Shale
What is the difference between joints and bedding planes?
Bedding planes are found exclusively in sedimentary rock. Joints are more common in igneous rock, but can be found in sedimentary rock as well. Igneous rock can never have bedding planes, but does have pseudo-bedding planes.
How are bedding planes formed?
as rocks are compressed
What are horizontal cracks in rocks called?
They are called bedding planes
Which most likely exhibits well defined bedding planes?
gabbro
Sedimentary rocks are separated by a lines of weakness what are they called?
Bedding planes.
Bedding planes in sedimentary rocks indicate what?
They indicate a depositional event.
What is the definition of bedding plane in geological view?
A bedding plane is the area of separation between rock strata made by a cyclical or situational deposition of sediment. Bedding planes are originally parallel to the horizon, but the strata inclination can be altered by crust moving events.
Whats the difference in graded bedding and cross bedding?
Surfaces between layers of sediments (bedding planes) are usually deposited in horizontal sheets, but cross-bedding is inclined. Graded beds are horizontal and are usually sorted from coarse at the bottom to fine at the top.
Where can one find more information about bedding for boys?
Bedding for boys is widely available at stores such as Target and Sears. Many sheet sets and comforters will have comic book characters or boats and planes that usually appeal to boys.
Why can caverns form along joint planes?
The joints, bedding-planes and faults provide conduits for water to penetrate the limestone mass; and it is the water, slightly acidified by absorbed carbon dioxide, that dissolves the rock to form the cave.
