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No. Limestone is more porous than granite.
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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.
Why sandstone is more porous than limestone and shale?
because it's grains aren't interlocking
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.
Which rock is more porous granite sandstone or slate?
Granite particles are interlocked as the minerals formed from the slow cooling of molten material. Sandstone does not have the same interlocking crystal system, and voids between particles are generally larger.
Is the rate of soil formation faster with limestone than granite?
Yes
Which weathers faster granite or marble?
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
What type of climate would soil form fastest from limestone bedrock?
Soil forms more quickly from limestone than from granite. This is due to the composition of limestone that speeds up soil formation.
Is limestone heavier than granite?
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!
What is the passing of liquid through a porous solid material other than soil such as limestone?
Permeability.
Why would a doorstep be made from granite rather than limestone?
Granite is more hard wearing so when you walk into your house every day it is not going to ware away easily. It is also more weather proof and harder.
Why is granite easier to clean than limestone?
Granite and limestone are very different rocks. Granite is an igneous rock formed from magma. It contains many different types of minerals. See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granite Limestone is a sedimentary rock. Although it may have many other minerals, it is primarily the mineral calcite, which has the chemical formula of calcuim carbonate. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone
