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Granite is an intrusive igneous rock with large grains (minerals) easily seen by the naked eye. Granite colours are most commonly pink, white, variations of grey and black.
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Does granite have rounded grains?
Granite does not have rounded grains but contains interlocking grains. An example of a rock with rounded grains is a sandstone.
Does granite have Gaps between the Grains?
No. Granite does not have gaps between the grains. The crystals in an intrusive igneous rock are interlocking.
Granite have small or large grains?
Large grains, and crystals
Which rock has large mineral grains granite obsidian basalt or pumice?
Granite
Does granite have grains sometimes called crystals?
no
What colour are the biggest grains in a granite?
black
Why do they call granite granite?
Granite is actually made of mineral grains that are stuck together and solidified. It appears that the name "granite" comes from the based word "grain".
How is granite different to sandstone?
Granite is an Igneous rock, sandstone is a sedimentary rock, sandstone is made up of grains that are bonded together lightly, you can even rub some of the grains off with your hands. Granite is not made from grains, they are deep into the mountains, and used for building materials, they even have crystals in them.
What are some popular granite colours?
The most popular granite colours are white, beige, yellow, gold, green, blue, red, burgundy, brown, gray and black. The most common granite colors are white and gray.
Are rocks composed of numerous distinct grains?
Yes. The grains can be microscopic, as in sandstone, or quite large, as in granite.
Which rock has large mineral grains?
granite
Quartz and potassium feldspar grains are the main constituents of which rock?
Felsic igneous rock, like granite.
