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Q: How is zircon used to date igneous rocks?
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What do you use Igneous rocks for?

igneous rocks are used for blilding and for long lasting moument.


What is extrusive igneous rocks used for?

Extrusive igneous rocks i think are used for carving and awesome things like that!


What are 3 ways igneous rocks are used and which one?

the 3 ways igneous rocks are used are in schools,houses and roads. this is because they are hard,igneous rocks make useful road building materials


What mineral can be used to radiometrically date earth's age?

Zircon is the mineral that is most commonly used to date the age of the earth.


What is the main type of energy used to help convert metamorphic rocks into igneous rocks?

The melting and cooling of a metamorphic rock will allow it to turn into an Igneous rock.


Where are igneous rocks used?

hello! granite is used for countertops! :)


Who uses igneous rocks why?

Igneous rock can be used for making weapons. Blacksmiths can use them.


What did people used igneous rocks for?

The Native Americans used the Igneous rock Obsidian as arrowheads. Granite is used as countertops and sculptures.


What would not be used to classify igneous rocks?

crystal size


What to characteristics can be used to divide igneous rocks into groups?

i have no clue!


Can igneous rock be felsic?

Yes. Felsic is a term used to describe the composition of some igneous rocks.


Why can't scientist use carbon to determine the age of an igneous rock?

Largely because igneous rock doesn't contain any carbon; any carbon would be vaporised in the heat of molten rock. Uranium is more commonly used to date igneous rocks.