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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoGranite is typically composed of quartz, mica, and feldspar.
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∙ 13y agoGranite is an igneous rock which contains varying types and amounts of minerals. Two common one are feldspar and quartz.
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∙ 11y agoThe mineral quartz.
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∙ 12y agoIt is clay .
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What is the percent of quartz found in granite?
12 percent on a mineral composition table
Is granite an ore mineral?
No, granite is not an ore mineral. Ores are the rock form of certain metals.
Why is magma not a mineral?
Magma is not a mineral becauseIt is liquid.It does not have a definite chemical composition.
What mineral is in the wave rock?
Wave Rock, near Hyden in Western Australia, is made of granite. Specifically, it is an inselberg made up of medium and coarse-grained porphyritic granite.
How much hornblende is in granite?
Hornblende is only an accessory mineral in granite, so its less than 5% of the total rock.
How are basalt and granite diffrerent in their origin texture and mineral composition How are the similar?
How are basalt and granite diffrerent in their origin texture and mineral composition How are the similar
Which rock has a darker color basalt or granite?
Basalt is generally darker than granite due to mineral composition.
What is the percent of quartz found in granite?
12 percent on a mineral composition table
What continental crust has the average composition of?
Granite. Most of the crust is composed of granite. Feldspar is the most common mineral in the earth's crust.Silicon, (Si) and Alluminium, (Al).
What is the difference between red granite and granite?
The composition changes the appearance and colour of the granite. A granite that appears more red in colour will have more of the mineral orthoclase feldspar, whereas the lighter and more white in appearance will have less orthoclase and maybe more plagioclase feldspar and quartz in the composition.
The continental crust has the average composition of what?
Granite. Most of the crust is composed of granite. Feldspar is the most common mineral in the earth's crust.Silicon, (Si) and Alluminium, (Al).
How do geologist determine mineral composition of granite?
They are able to slice the granite into extremely thin layers, observe it under a microscope, and view the amount and type of minerals that are present.
How do geologist determine the minersl composition if granite?
by observing it,we properties of different minerals,so by observing it we are able to know which mineral is which
Does Gabbro and granite have a similar mineral composition and texture?
the textures are similar yes but gabbro is made up of calcite and olivine while granite contains biotite mica, feldspar, and quartz.
Is granite an ore mineral?
No, granite is not an ore mineral. Ores are the rock form of certain metals.
How are basalt and granite different in their Orgin texture and mineral composition and how are they similar?
Both rocks are igneous rock but basalt is an aphanitic igneous rock while granite is a common type of felsic intrusive igneous rock.
What kind of igneous rock makes up most continental crust rocks?
granite or rhyolite
