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No, basalt is denser than water.
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Are basaltic igneous rocks lower in density than granitic rocks?
Granite is very much less dense than basalt. This is why the continental crust (mostly composed of granite) floats on Oceanic crust (made mostly of basalt). Granite is 70 % silicon. Where basalt is mainly pyroxene.
Would it be easier to drill through the oceanic crust or the continental crust?
Continental crust is easier. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust, which is made of basalt. (Basalt is very dense.)
Icecubes float in water because they are less?
Dense
Will crude oil float on water or sink?
Most (but not all) oil is less dense than water. That oil which is less dense than water will float. That oil which is denser than water will sink.
How can you determine whether a soild object is more dense or less dense than water?
You can put a uniform object into water.If it sinks density is higher than water,if floats lesser than water.If you can place anywhere in water,density is equal to water.
What is less dense water basalt iron or granite?
Water is less dense than any of the other materials listed.In order of density from least to highest:Water (least dense)GraniteBasaltIron (most dense)
Are basaltic igneous rocks lower in density than granitic rocks?
Granite is very much less dense than basalt. This is why the continental crust (mostly composed of granite) floats on Oceanic crust (made mostly of basalt). Granite is 70 % silicon. Where basalt is mainly pyroxene.
Is water less or more dense than water?
Ice is less dense than water
What object is less dense than water?
A wooden block can be less dense than water.
Is ice less dense or more dense than water?
no
Can you make oil less dense than water?
Oil IS already less dense than water.
Would it be easier to drill through the oceanic crust or the continental crust?
Continental crust is easier. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust, which is made of basalt. (Basalt is very dense.)
What fruit is less dense than water?
Easy, put a fruit in water and if it floats it is less dense than water.
Does ice float because it is less dense than water?
Yes. Anything that is less dense than water will float on water.
Is Jupiter less dense than water?
No, the only planet in the solar system less dense than water is Saturn.
Is zinc less or more dense than water?
zinc is more dense than water
Is a ice cube more or less dense than liquid water?
Ice cubes are less dense than liquid water, which is why they float.
