Gneiss is very hard (like granite) it is usually mined in open pit quarries and the product is used as road stone.
people dig it up
the source is found underground, and then it is mined
The cooling and solidification of magma.
Five quarries that I know of are in Kelowna, Kimbereley, Renefrew, Salmo and Revelstoke.
Granite is mined out of the ground in large blocks, usually up to 3metres long by about 1.5 metres square. These individual blocks are cut into multiple'slabs' of the requisite thickness, usually 20mm or 30mm thick, using a huge reciprocating arm attached to a series of blades. It's a bit like a bread slicer, only it takes a bit longer to cut through, usually about a week
Peat can be found in the garden, it is a bit like soil. Slates on the roof. Granite and marble might be used for your gardens paving stones.
Do search on You tube. There are many videos of granite being mined.
yes, granite was mined in the northeast quarries
In the northeast quarries, minerals and rocks such as granite, marble, and limestone are typically mined. These materials are used in construction, sculpture, and various industrial applications due to their durability and aesthetic appeal.
Granite is found in Mountain Ranges.=There are also granite layers in the Grand Canaynon.=
Granite and Limestone
Granite in Canada is mined in various locations, including Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. Each province has specific regions known for granite mining due to the high quality and quantity of granite deposits.
it turns different colors
The less granite there is being made, or mined. The more expensive it will be.
Granite or precious stones
you need a runite pickaxe, along with a teletab to falador
the source is found underground, and then it is mined
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